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Mixed Fuel DME Dimethyl Ether Liquid Solvent methylating agent for pharmaceutical

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Place of Origin: Shandong China

Brand Name: JIURUNFA

Certification: ISO9001

Model Number: DEM

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Minimum Order Quantity: 1T

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Packaging Details: 50kg/100kg cylinders or ISO tanks

Delivery Time: 7-15 Days

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Product Details
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DME Dimethyl Ether methylating agent

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pharmaceutical DME Dimethyl Ether

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dimethyl ether solvent methylating agent

Density:
0.664 G/cm3
Molecular Weight:
46.07 G/mol
Vapor Pressure:
5.5 Bar At 20 °C
Autoignition Temperature:
200 °C
Melting Point:
-141.5 °C
Chemical Formula:
C2H6O
Flammability:
Highly Flammable
Boiling Point:
-24.8 °C
Density:
0.664 G/cm3
Molecular Weight:
46.07 G/mol
Vapor Pressure:
5.5 Bar At 20 °C
Autoignition Temperature:
200 °C
Melting Point:
-141.5 °C
Chemical Formula:
C2H6O
Flammability:
Highly Flammable
Boiling Point:
-24.8 °C
Product Description
Mixed Fuel DME Dimethyl Ether Liquid Solvent Methylating Agent for Pharmaceutical
Product Overview
Dimethyl Ether (DME) is a flammable gas that forms explosive mixtures with air. It poses significant fire and explosion risks when exposed to heat, sparks, flames, or oxidants. With density greater than air, it can spread considerable distances at lower levels and may ignite upon contact with fire sources.
Safety Notice: DME can generate explosive peroxides when exposed to air or light. High heat may increase container pressure, risking rupture and explosion.
Key Applications
  • Primary use as methylating agent for dimethyl sulfate production
  • Synthesis of N,N-dimethylaniline, methyl acetate, acetic anhydride, and ethylene derivatives
  • Versatile applications as alkylating agent, refrigerant, foaming agent, and solvent
  • Used in pharmaceutical, dye, and pesticide industries
  • Aerosol propellant for personal care products and coatings
  • Alternative fuel additive and Freon substitute
Chemical Properties
Colorless, easily liquefied gas producing bright flame when burned. Soluble in water, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, benzene, chlorobenzene, and methyl acetate.
Production Methods
By-Product Method
Primarily obtained as by-product in synthetic methanol production. Modern low-pressure methanol technology yields minimal DME content in crude methanol.
Catalytic Dehydration Methods
Small-scale production utilizes methanol catalytic dehydration:
  • Liquid Phase: Heating methanol-sulfuric acid mixture
  • Gas Phase: Methanol vapor passed over alumina or ZSM-5 molecular sieve catalysts
Synthesis Methods
One-Step Synthesis
Direct conversion of syngas to DME in single reactor:
Parameter Specification
Reaction Principle Simultaneous methanol synthesis and dehydration
Catalyst Bifunctional Cu-Zn-Al(O) + alumina/SiO₂-Al₂O₃/zeolite
Temperature 280-340°C
Pressure 0.5-4.2 MPa
Selectivity >98% DME
Process Advantages: Short flow, reduced equipment investment, high product quality
Representative Processes: Topsøe (Denmark), Air Products LPDME™ (USA), NKK (Japan)
Two-Step Synthesis
Sequential methanol synthesis followed by dehydration:
Stage Process Characteristics
Methanol Synthesis Standard syngas conversion using Cu-based catalysts
Dehydration Gas-phase (zeolite catalysts) or liquid-phase (sulfuric acid) methods
Note: Sulfuric acid method is being phased out due to environmental concerns.