Dimethyl ether

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Gas phase thermochemistry data

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Data compiled as indicated in comments:
ALS - Hussein Y. Afeefy, Joel F. Liebman, and Stephen E. Stein
GT - Glushko Thermocenter, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δfgas-184.1 ± 0.50kJ/molCcbPilcher, Pell, et al., 1964ALS
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δcgas-1460.4 ± 0.46kJ/molCcbPilcher, Pell, et al., 1964Corresponding Δfgas = -184.1 kJ/mol (simple calculation by NIST; no Washburn corrections); ALS

Constant pressure heat capacity of gas

Cp,gas (J/mol*K) Temperature (K) Reference Comment
42.27100.Chao J., 1986p=1 bar. Selected values are in close agreement with other statistically calculated values [ Handi M.A., 1954, Seha Z., 1955, Banerjee S.C., 1964, Stull D.R., 1969] and ab initio result [ East A.L.L., 1997] at low temperatures. Discrepancies in S(1000 K) and Cp(1000 K) amount to about 5 and 3 J/mol*K, respectively, for [ Handi M.A., 1954, Banerjee S.C., 1964, Stull D.R., 1969].; GT
48.99150.
54.47200.
62.56273.15
65.57 ± 0.08298.15
65.80300.
78.68400.
91.36500.
102.86600.
113.03700.
121.99800.
129.84900.
136.701000.
142.691100.
147.891200.
152.411300.
156.351400.
159.771500.
166.571750.
171.502000.
175.152250.
177.912500.
180.032750.
181.703000.

Constant pressure heat capacity of gas

Cp,gas (J/mol*K) Temperature (K) Reference Comment
62.01272.20Kistiakowsky G.B., 1940GT
65.90300.76
70.33333.25
75.14370.42

Condensed phase thermochemistry data

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Data compiled by: Eugene S. Domalski and Elizabeth D. Hearing

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
liquid146.57J/mol*KN/AKennedy, Sagenkahn, et al., 1941 

Constant pressure heat capacity of liquid

Cp,liquid (J/mol*K) Temperature (K) Reference Comment
102.30240.Kennedy, Sagenkahn, et al., 1941T = 14 to 240 K.

Phase change data

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Data compiled as indicated in comments:
BS - Robert L. Brown and Stephen E. Stein
TRC - Thermodynamics Research Center, NIST Boulder Laboratories, Chris Muzny director
AC - William E. Acree, Jr., James S. Chickos
DH - Eugene S. Domalski and Elizabeth D. Hearing

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Tboil248.2KN/AWeast and Grasselli, 1989BS
Tboil248.3KN/AMajer and Svoboda, 1985 
Tboil248.25KN/AGrosse, 1937Uncertainty assigned by TRC = 1. K; TRC
Tboil249.2KN/AMaass and Boomer, 1922Uncertainty assigned by TRC = 0.4 K; TRC
Tboil249.5KN/AThiele and Schulte, 1920Uncertainty assigned by TRC = 0.6 K; TRC
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Tfus135.2KN/AMaass and Boomer, 1922Uncertainty assigned by TRC = 2. K; TRC
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Ttriple131.64KN/AWilhoit, Chao, et al., 1985Uncertainty assigned by TRC = 0.05 K; TRC
Ttriple131.66KN/AKennedy, Sagenkahn, et al., 1941, 2Uncertainty assigned by TRC = 0.06 K; TRC
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Tc401. ± 2.KAVGN/AAverage of 12 values; Individual data points
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Pc54. ± 3.barAVGN/AAverage of 8 values; Individual data points
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Vc0.164l/molN/AZawisza and Glowka, 1970Uncertainty assigned by TRC = 0.003 l/mol; TRC
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
ρc5.351mol/lN/AEdwards and Maass, 1935Uncertainty assigned by TRC = 0.43 mol/l; TRC
ρc4.895mol/lN/ATapp, Steacie, et al., 1933Uncertainty assigned by TRC = 0.65 mol/l; TRC
ρc5.891mol/lN/ACardoso and Coppola, 1923Uncertainty assigned by TRC = 0.07 mol/l; extraplation of rectilinear diameter, from obs L and G densities, to Tc = 126.9 deg C, from previous literature; TRC
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δvap19.3kJ/molN/AMajer and Svoboda, 1985 
Δvap18.5kJ/molN/AAmbrose, Ellender, et al., 1976Based on data from 171. to 248. K.; AC

Enthalpy of vaporization

ΔvapH (kJ/mol) Temperature (K) Method Reference Comment
21.510248.34N/AKennedy, Sagenkahn, et al., 1941P = 101.325 kPa; DH
21.51248.3N/AMajer and Svoboda, 1985 
22.6250.AStephenson and Malanowski, 1987Based on data from 183. to 265. K.; AC
22.8234.AStephenson and Malanowski, 1987Based on data from 180. to 249. K.; AC
21.2308.AStephenson and Malanowski, 1987Based on data from 293. to 360. K.; AC
21.1364.AStephenson and Malanowski, 1987Based on data from 349. to 400. K.; AC
22.2256.AStephenson and Malanowski, 1987Based on data from 241. to 303. K.; AC
21.4248.N/AAmbrose, Ellender, et al., 1976Based on data from 171. to 248. K.; AC
22.7233.N/AKennedy, Sagenkahn, et al., 1941Based on data from 195. to 248. K.; AC
21.5 ± 0.1248.CKennedy, Sagenkahn, et al., 1941AC

Entropy of vaporization

ΔvapS (J/mol*K) Temperature (K) Reference Comment
86.61248.34Kennedy, Sagenkahn, et al., 1941P; DH

Antoine Equation Parameters

log10(P) = A − (B / (T + C))
    P = vapor pressure (bar)
    T = temperature (K)

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Temperature (K) A B C Reference Comment
194.93 to 248.244.11475894.669-30.604Kennedy, Sagenkahn, et al., 1941Coefficents calculated by NIST from author's data.

Enthalpy of fusion

ΔfusH (kJ/mol) Temperature (K) Reference Comment
4.9363131.66Kennedy, Sagenkahn, et al., 1941DH
4.94131.7Domalski and Hearing, 1996AC

Entropy of fusion

ΔfusS (J/mol*K) Temperature (K) Reference Comment
37.49131.66Kennedy, Sagenkahn, et al., 1941DH

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IR Spectrum

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Mass spectrum (electron ionization)

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Gas Chromatography

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Kovats' RI, non-polar column, isothermal

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Column type Active phase Temperature (C) I Reference Comment
PackedSqualane50.323.Becerra, Sánchez, et al., 1982N2, Chromosorb W-AM; Column length: 6. m
PackedSqualane50.325.Becerra, Sánchez, et al., 1982N2, Chromosorb W-AM; Column length: 6. m
PackedApiezon L120.324.Bogoslovsky, Anvaer, et al., 1978Celite 545
PackedApiezon L160.331.Bogoslovsky, Anvaer, et al., 1978Celite 545
PackedApiezon M130.323.Golovnya and Garbuzov, 1974N2, Chromosorb W; Column length: 2.1 m

Normal alkane RI, non-polar column, temperature ramp

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Column type Active phase I Reference Comment
CapillaryOV-101327.Zenkevich, 200525. m/0.20 mm/0.10 μm, N2/He, 6. K/min; Tstart: 50. C; Tend: 250. C

Normal alkane RI, non-polar column, custom temperature program

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Column type Active phase I Reference Comment
CapillarySE-30350.Vinogradov, 2004Program: not specified
CapillarySPB-1328.Flanagan, Streete, et al., 199760. m/0.53 mm/5. μm, He; Program: 40C(6min) => 5C/min => 80C => 10C/min => 200C
CapillaryPolydimethyl siloxanes327.Zenkevich and Chupalov, 1996Program: not specified
CapillarySPB-1328.Strete, Ruprah, et al., 199260. m/0.53 mm/5.0 μm, Helium; Program: 40 0C (6 min) 5 0C/min -> 80 0C 10 0C/min -> 200 0C

Normal alkane RI, polar column, isothermal

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Column type Active phase Temperature (C) I Reference Comment
CapillaryCarbowax 20M60.478.Sun, Siepmann, et al., 200630. m/0.25 mm/0.25 μm, Helium
CapillaryCarbowax 20M80.481.Sun, Siepmann, et al., 200630. m/0.25 mm/0.25 μm, Helium

Normal alkane RI, polar column, custom temperature program

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Column type Active phase I Reference Comment
CapillaryCarbowax 20M524.Vinogradov, 2004Program: not specified

References

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Pilcher, Pell, et al., 1964
Pilcher, G.; Pell, A.S.; Coleman, D.J., Measurements of heats of combustion by flame calorimetry. Part 2-Dimethyl ether, methyl ethyl ether, methyl n-propyl ether, methyl isopropyl ether, Trans. Faraday Soc., 1964, 60, 499-505. [all data]

Chao J., 1986
Chao J., Thermodynamic properties of key organic oxygen compounds in the carbon range C1 to C4. Part 2. Ideal gas properties, J. Phys. Chem. Ref. Data, 1986, 15, 1369-1436. [all data]

Handi M.A., 1954
Handi M.A., Molecular spectroscopy. Determination and interpretation of fundamental frequencies of dimethyl ether from infrared absorption spectrum; application for thermodynamic functions calculation, Compt. Rend. Acad. Sci., 1954, 239, 349-351. [all data]

Seha Z., 1955
Seha Z., Thermodynamic functions of dimethyl ether, Chem. Listy, 1955, 49, 1569-1570. [all data]

Banerjee S.C., 1964
Banerjee S.C., Thermodynamic properties of organic compounds. Part 1. Normal symmetrical aliphatic ethers, Brit. Chem. Eng., 1964, 9, 311-313. [all data]

Stull D.R., 1969
Stull D.R., Jr., The Chemical Thermodynamics of Organic Compounds. Wiley, New York, 1969. [all data]

East A.L.L., 1997
East A.L.L., Ab initio statistical thermodynamical models for the computation of third-law entropies, J. Chem. Phys., 1997, 106, 6655-6674. [all data]

Kistiakowsky G.B., 1940
Kistiakowsky G.B., Gaseous heat capacities. III, J. Chem. Phys., 1940, 8, 618-622. [all data]

Kennedy, Sagenkahn, et al., 1941
Kennedy, R.M.; Sagenkahn, M.; Aston, J.G., The heat capacity and entropy, heats of fusion and vaporization, and the vapor pressure of dimethyl ether. The density of gaseous dimethyl ether, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1941, 63, 2267-2272. [all data]

Weast and Grasselli, 1989
CRC Handbook of Data on Organic Compounds, 2nd Editon, Weast,R.C and Grasselli, J.G., ed(s)., CRC Press, Inc., Boca Raton, FL, 1989, 1. [all data]

Majer and Svoboda, 1985
Majer, V.; Svoboda, V., Enthalpies of Vaporization of Organic Compounds: A Critical Review and Data Compilation, Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford, 1985, 300. [all data]

Grosse, 1937
Grosse, A.V., Refractive Indices at Low Temperatures, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1937, 59, 2739-41. [all data]

Maass and Boomer, 1922
Maass, O.; Boomer, E.H., Vapor Densities at Low Pressures and Over and Extended Temperature Range. I. The Properties of Ethylene Oxide Compared to Oxygen Compounds of Similar Molecular Weight, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1922, 44, 8, 1709-1728, https://doi.org/10.1021/ja01429a013 . [all data]

Thiele and Schulte, 1920
Thiele, A.; Schulte, E., Binary equilibrium systems with solid carbon dioxide, Z. Phys. Chem., Stoechiom. Verwandtschaftsl., 1920, 96, 312-42. [all data]

Wilhoit, Chao, et al., 1985
Wilhoit, R.C.; Chao, J.; Hall, K.R., Thermodynamic Properties of Key Organic Compounds in the Carbon Range C1 to C4. Part 1. Properties of Condensed Phases, J. Phys. Chem. Ref. Data, 1985, 14, 1. [all data]

Kennedy, Sagenkahn, et al., 1941, 2
Kennedy, R.M.; Sagenkahn, M.; Aston, J.G., The Heat Capacity and Entropy, Heats of Fusion and Vaporization and the Vapor Pressure of Dimethyl Ether. The Density of Gaseous Dimethyl Ether, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1941, 63, 2267-72. [all data]

Zawisza and Glowka, 1970
Zawisza, A.C.; Glowka, S., Liquid-vapour equilibria and thermodynamic functions of dimethyl ether - sulphur dioxide system up to 300c and 77.81 atmospheres, Bull. Acad. Pol. Sci., Ser. Sci. Chim., 1970, 18, 549-54. [all data]

Edwards and Maass, 1935
Edwards, J.; Maass, O., Density and Adsorption Studies in the Region of the Critical Temperature: System Dimethyl-ether-alumina., Can. J. Res., Sect. A, 1935, 12, 357-71. [all data]

Tapp, Steacie, et al., 1933
Tapp, J.S.; Steacie, E.W.R.; Maass, O., Density of a Vapor in Equilibrium with a Liquid Near the Critical Temperature., Can. J. Res., 1933, 9, 217-39. [all data]

Cardoso and Coppola, 1923
Cardoso, E.; Coppola, A.A., Experimental researches on some thermal properties of gas I the densities of coexisting phases of methyl ether, J. Chim. Phys. Phys.-Chim. Biol., 1923, 20, 337-46. [all data]

Ambrose, Ellender, et al., 1976
Ambrose, D.; Ellender, J.H.; Sprake, C.H.S.; Townsend, R., Thermodynamic properties of organic oxygen compounds XLIII. Vapour pressures of some ethers, The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, 1976, 8, 2, 165-178, https://doi.org/10.1016/0021-9614(76)90090-2 . [all data]

Stephenson and Malanowski, 1987
Stephenson, Richard M.; Malanowski, Stanislaw, Handbook of the Thermodynamics of Organic Compounds, 1987, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3173-2 . [all data]

Domalski and Hearing, 1996
Domalski, Eugene S.; Hearing, Elizabeth D., Heat Capacities and Entropies of Organic Compounds in the Condensed Phase. Volume III, J. Phys. Chem. Ref. Data, 1996, 25, 1, 1, https://doi.org/10.1063/1.555985 . [all data]

Becerra, Sánchez, et al., 1982
Becerra, M.R.; Sánchez, E.F.; Domínguez, J.A.G.; Muñoz, J.G.; Molera, M.J., The use of gaseous and liquid n-paraffins in GC identification of oxidation products of acetondimethyl acetal, J. Chromatogr. Sci., 1982, 20, 8, 363-366, https://doi.org/10.1093/chromsci/20.8.363 . [all data]

Bogoslovsky, Anvaer, et al., 1978
Bogoslovsky, Yu.N.; Anvaer, B.I.; Vigdergauz, M.S., Chromatographic constants in gas chromatography (in Russian), Standards Publ. House, Moscow, 1978, 192. [all data]

Golovnya and Garbuzov, 1974
Golovnya, R.V.; Garbuzov, V.G., Effect of heteroatom in aliphatic sulfur- and oxygen-containing compounds on the values of the retention indices in gas chromatography, Izv. Akad. Nauk SSSR Ser. Khim., 1974, 7, 1519-1521. [all data]

Zenkevich, 2005
Zenkevich, I.G., Experimentally measured retention indices., 2005. [all data]

Vinogradov, 2004
Vinogradov, B.A., Production, composition, properties and application of essential oils, 2004, retrieved from http://viness.narod.ru. [all data]

Flanagan, Streete, et al., 1997
Flanagan, R.J.; Streete, P.J.; Ramsey, J.D., Volatile Substance Abuse, UNODC Technical Series, No 5, United Nations, Office on Drugs and Crime, Vienna International Centre, PO Box 500, A-1400 Vienna, Austria, 1997, 56, retrieved from http://www.odccp.org/pdf/technicalseries1997-01-011.pdf. [all data]

Zenkevich and Chupalov, 1996
Zenkevich, I.G.; Chupalov, A.A., New Possibilities of Chromato Mass Pectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds Using Increments of Gas Chromatographic Retention Indices of Molecular Structural Fragments, Zh. Org. Khim. (Rus.), 1996, 32, 5, 656-666. [all data]

Strete, Ruprah, et al., 1992
Strete, P.J.; Ruprah, M.; Ramsey, J.D.; Flanagan, R.J., Detection and identification of volatile substances by headspace capillary gas chromatography to aid the diagnosis of acute poisoning, Analyst, 1992, 117, 7, 1111-1127, https://doi.org/10.1039/an9921701111 . [all data]

Sun, Siepmann, et al., 2006
Sun, L.; Siepmann, J.I.; Klotz, W.L.; Schure, M.R., retention in gas-liquid chromatography with a polyethylene oxide stationary phase: molecular simulation and experiment, J. Chromatogr. A, 2006, 1126, 1-2, 373-380, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chroma.2006.05.084 . [all data]


Notes

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