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Di isopropyl Ether

CAS Number: 108‑20‑3

Synonyms: Diisopropyl ether; Isopropyl ether; 2-propoxypropane; DIPE

Chemical Formula :C₆H₁₄O

Product Introduction

Diisopropyl ether is a colorless, highly flammable liquid with a characteristic sweet ether odor. Poorly soluble in water but miscible with many organics, it’s used as a solvent—especially for recrystallization or extraction—and as a gasoline oxygenate additive. It can form explosive peroxides upon storage.

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Property	Value
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Odor	Sweet, ether-like
Density @ 25 °C	0.725 g/mL
Melting Point	–85.5 °C
Boiling Point	68–69 °C
Flash Point (CC)	–29 °C (≈–20 °F)
Vapor Pressure @ 20 °C	~120 mm Hg
Vapor Density	~3.5 × air
Solubility in Water	~0.9 %
Refractive Index (n₂₀ᴅ)	~1.367
Molecular Weight	102.17 g/mol
Explosive Range	1.4–21 % in air
Auto-ignition	~443 °C

Applications

Solvent: Ideal for recrystallization and extraction of organic compounds, and in laboratory synthesis (e.g. cyanohydrins).
Fuel additive: Used as an oxygenate to improve gasoline combustion.
Chemical processing: Serves as a non-polar solvent in pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
Safety Note:Forms explosive peroxides on aging; store with peroxide inhibitors and monitor regularly.