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| Diisopropyl ether | |
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| Molecular formula | C6H14O |
| Molar mass | 102.18 g/mol |
| CAS number | [108-20-3] |
| Density | 0.725 g/ml |
| Melting point |
−60 °C |
| Boiling point |
69 °C |
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| Hazards | |
| EU classification | Flammable (F) |
| EU Index | 603-045-00-X |
| NFPA 704 |
 3
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1
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| R-phrases | R11, R19, R66, R67 |
| S-phrases | (S2), S9, S16, S29, S33 |
| Flash point | −28 °C |
| Autoignition temperature |
443 °C |
| Explosive limits | 1.4–7.9% |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox references |
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Diisopropyl ether is secondary ether that is used as a solvent. It is a colorless liquid that is slightly soluble in water, but miscible with most organic solvents. It is also used as an oxygenate gasoline additive.
Safety
Diisopropyl ether tends to form explosive peroxides upon standing in air for long periods (years). For this reason, methyl tert-butyl ether is often used as an alternative solvent.
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