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Identification

Name:
dimethoxymethane
Synonyms:
  • DIMETOXI METANO
  • METILAL
CAS:
109-87-5
EC/EINECS:
203-714-2
Molecular Formula:
C3H8O2
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
1152

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

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1
Source
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