We report a molecular dynamics model of the monomeric liquid dimethyl
ether. The united atom approach is used to treat CH3 groups as point f
orce centers. Partial charges are derived from the experimental dipole
moment. Harmonic force constants are used for intramolecular interact
ions, and their values are so chosen that the model's fundamental freq
uencies agree with experimental results. Because we are interested in
solvation properties, the model contains flexible molecules, allowing
molecular distortion and internal dynamical quantities. We report radi
al distribution functions and static structure factors as well as some
dynamical quantities such as the dynamical structure factor, infrared
absorption, and Raman scattering spectra. Calculated results agree re
asonably well with experimental and other simulation results.