Diisopropyl ether PurTech Standard for GC

PurTech Standard for GC


Synonym:  Isopropyl ether
Linear Formula:  (CH3)2CHOCH(CH3)2
Molecular Weight:  102.17 g/mol
CAS Number: 108-20-3

Properties

Vapour pressure 120 mmHg
Autoignition temp. 827 °F
Explosion limit 1-21 %, 100 °F
Refractive index 1.367
B pt. 68-69 °C
M pt. 85°C
Density 0.724 g/cm3

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H336
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P243
Symbol
Signal word Danger
Flash point -29°C-closedcup
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1159

Description

Other Notes

Diisopropyl ether is a colorless liquid. It is widely used as a solvent for the isolation of fats and oils. It can be synthesized from isopropyl alcohol. Its mixture with isooctane has been added to the gasoline fuel as an antiknocking agent.

Application
Diisopropyl ether may be employed as a solvent for the preparation of aliphatic and aromatic cyanohydrins.