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HCID 8925Generated: October 23, 2026

Tetraglyme

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Tetraglyme molecular structure

Identifiers & Physical Properties

CAS No.143-24-8
Molecular formulaC10H22O5
Average molar mass222.28 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass222.1467238 g/mol
SMILESCOCCOCCOCCOCCOC
InChIKeyZUHZGEOKBKGPSW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID8925
ChEMBLCHEMBL3182543
ChEBICHEBI:46785
EC No.205-594-7
DTXSIDDTXSID7044396

Chemical & Physical Properties

XLogP-0.7
Topological polar surface area46.2
Hydrogen bond donors0
Hydrogen bond acceptors5
Rotatable bonds12
Heavy atoms15
Formal charge0
Complexity98
DrugsPharmaceuticals -> Listed in ZINC15
SolventsSolvents -> Glycol Ethers (Glymes)
SpringerMaterials PropertiesBoiling point
SurfactantsSurfactant
Physical DescriptionLiquidWet Solid[Merck Index] Clear colorless liquid[Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Collision Cross Section147.3 Ų [M+Na]+ [CCS Type: DTBuffer gas: N2Ionization: ESI+Dataset: TOXCASTSource Identifier: DTXSID7044396]
Boiling point275-276°C
Density1.009
Physical stateA liquid
Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Candidate ListBis(2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethyl)ether (143-24-8)
ToxicityLD50 orl-rat: 5140 mg/kg JIHTAB 23,259,41

Safety & Regulations

GHS classificationDangerH360FD: May damage fertilityMay damage the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]P203, P280, P318, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 14.4% (71 of 494) of reports.H360 (54.3%): May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]
Regulatory informationChemical: 2,5,8,11,14-PentaoxapentadecaneHazard Traits - Reproductive Toxicity2,5,8,11,14-Pentaoxapentadecane is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of 2,5,8,11,14-Pentaoxapentadecane are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)SP - indicates a substance that is identified in a proposed Significant New Use Rule.Status: Active Update: 05-07-2022 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/14547Substance: Bis(2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethyl)ether
Other safety informationEvaluation - 2,5,8,11,14-Pentaoxapentadecane (tetraglyme)
Hazards summaryA mild eye irritantCauses somnolence and GI, kidney, and bladder changes in oral lethal-dose studies of rats[RTECS] May form explosive peroxides on prolonged storage or contact with airAn eye irritant[Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See Monoglyme.
Peroxide Forming ChemicalTetraethylene glycol dimethyl etherD: Other compounds that may form peroxidesKelly
Hazard Classes and CategoriesRepr. 1A (54.3%)Reproductive toxicity - category 1BRepr. 1B
Adverse effectsNeurotoxin - Acute solvent syndrome
ToxicityLD50 orl-rat: 5140 mg/kg JIHTAB 23,259,41