Name | Diisopropyl ether |
Synonyms | DIPE (iso-C3H7)2O Isopropyl Ether Diisopropyl oxide Diisopropyl ether 2,2'-Oxybispropane 2,2'-oxybis-propan 2,2'-oxybispropane 2-Isopropoxypropane 2,2'-oxybis-Propane 2-(propan-2-yloxy)propane 1,1'-Dimethyldiethyl ether 1-methyl-1-(1-methylethoxy)ethane DI-ISO-PROPYL ETHER PURISS. P.A.,STABILIZED Isopropyl ether,stabilized with 100-200 ppm BHT Isopropyl ether, stabilized with 100-200 ppm BHT |
CAS | 108-20-3 |
EINECS | 203-560-6 |
InChI | InChI=1/C6H14O/c1-5(2)7-6(3)4/h5-6H,1-4H3 |
Molecular Formula | C6H14O |
Molar Mass | 102.17 |
Density | 0.725g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | -85.5 °C |
Boling Point | 68-69°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | −29°F |
Water Solubility | 9 g/L (20 ºC) |
Solubility | 3.11g/l |
Vapor Presure | 120 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
Vapor Density | 3.5 (vs air) |
Appearance | Liquid |
Color | APHA: ≤25 |
Odor | Sweet, slightly sharp; characteristic pungent; ethereal; like amphor and ethyl ether. |
Exposure Limit | TLV-TWA 1045 mg/m3 (250 ppm) (ACGIH),2090 mg/m3 (500 ppm) (OSHA); STEL1300 mg/m3 (310 ppm) (ACGIH). |
Merck | 14,5212 |
BRN | 1731256 |
Storage Condition | Store below +30°C. |
Stability | Stability Extremely flammable. This material is a serious fire and explosion risk. Vapour may travel considerable distances to an ignition source, which need not be an open flame, but may be a hot pla |
Explosive Limit | 1-21%, 100°F |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.367(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless, flowability and flammable liquid with moderate volatility, with special odor of ethers. boiling point 68.4 ℃ relative density 0.7220~0.7260 refractive index 1.3679 flash point -22 ℃ solubility in water, isopropanol, acetone, acetonitrile, ethanol constitutes the azeotrope. |
Use | Used as a solvent for the concentration and recovery of dilute solutions of acetic acid or butyric acid, and used as an extraction solvent for sodium thiocyanate in the wet acrylic process |
Hazard Symbols | F - Flammable |
Risk Codes | R11 - Highly Flammable R19 - May form explosive peroxides R66 - Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking R67 - Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness R52/53 - Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
Safety Description | S9 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S29 - Do not empty into drains. S33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharges. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. |
UN IDs | UN 1159 3/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | TZ5425000 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 10 |
HS Code | 2909 19 90 |
Hazard Class | 3 |
Packing Group | II |
Toxicity | LD50 in 14 day old, young adult, adult rats (ml/kg): 6.4, 16.5, 16.0 orally (Kimura) |
Raw Materials | Isopropanol |
Downstream Products | mifepristone |
a flammable liquid that is colorless, fluid and of moderate volatility, with a special odor of ethers. Boiling point 68.4 °c. Freezing point -86.4 °c. Flash point -22 °c. Relative density of 0.7220~0.7260. Refractive index 3679. Viscosity (25 °c) 0.379MPA. s. With water, isopropanol, acetone, acetonitrile, ethanol composition azeotrope. Surface tension 32mN/m (23 degrees C).
as an important solvent is widely used in pharmaceutical, paint and paint cleaning. Isopropyl ether has high octane number and frost resistance, and can be used as gasoline admixture.