Isopropyl ether

• CAT Number: M069846
• CAS Number: 108-20-3
• Molecular Formula: C6H14O
• Molecular Weight: 102.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-propan-2-yloxypropane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H14O/c1-5(2)7-6(3)4/h5-6H,1-4H3
• InChIKey: ZAFNJMIOTHYJRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)OC(C)C

Isopropyl ether(Cat No.: M069846), also known as diisopropyl ether, is a colorless, flammable liquid with a pleasant, ether-like odor. It is commonly used as a solvent for fats, oils, and resins and is also employed in chemical extractions and crystallizations due to its low water solubility and volatility. In industrial settings, it serves as an additive in fuel and a stabilizer for certain chemicals. However, it can form explosive peroxides upon prolonged storage, requiring careful handling and storage under controlled conditions.