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1,2-Bis(dimethylphosphino)ethane

Also known as: DMPE, Ethylenebis(dimethylphosphine), 1,2-Bis(dimethylphosphino)ethane, 97%, 1,2-Ethanediylbis[dimethylphosphine], Dimethyl-2-(dimethylphosphino)ethylphosphine, Me2PCH2CH2PMe2, 1,2-Di(dimethylphosphino)ethane, P,P,P',P'-tetramethylethane-1,2-diphosphane, Phosphine, 1,1'-(1,2-ethanediyl)bis[1,1-dimethyl-, [2-(Dimethylphosphino)ethyl](dimethyl)phosphine, ethane-1,2-diylbis(dimethylphosphane)

1,2-Bis(dimethylphosphino)ethane (CAS 23936-60-9) is a compound in the Aliphatic Hydrocarbons category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H16P2 and a molecular weight of 150.139 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 0℃, a boiling point of 181.1±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) and a flash point of 63.0±28.9 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour, H315 — Causes skin irritation and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
23936-60-9
Jingsj CID
J-30064-3
Molecular Formula
C6H16P2
Molecular Weight
150.139 g/mol
Category
Aliphatic Hydrocarbons
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point0℃
Boiling Point181.1±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density0.9 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Flash Point63.0±28.9 °C
Exact Mass150.072723
PSA27.18000
LogP1.73
Vapor Pressure1.2±0.3 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Indexn20/D 1.507(lit.)

GHS Safety & Compliance

Flammable / IrritantSignal word: Danger
  • H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour
  • H315 — Causes skin irritation
  • H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
  • H335 — May cause respiratory irritation

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2901100000
Summary2901100000 saturated acyclic hydrocarbons。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:2.0%。General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 1,2-Bis(dimethylphosphino)ethane?

The CAS number of 1,2-Bis(dimethylphosphino)ethane is 23936-60-9.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 1,2-Bis(dimethylphosphino)ethane?

1,2-Bis(dimethylphosphino)ethane has molecular formula C6H16P2 and molecular weight 150.139 g/mol.

Is 1,2-Bis(dimethylphosphino)ethane hazardous?

1,2-Bis(dimethylphosphino)ethane has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour; H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 1,2-Bis(dimethylphosphino)ethane?

For 1,2-Bis(dimethylphosphino)ethane, Upstream Products: butadiene; Downstream Products: Norbornadiene, Triethylphosphine, Trimethylphosphine.

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