Diisopropyl Ether - DIPE

Also called "Isopropyl Ether", Diisopropyl ether is a colorless, volatile liquid with and ethereal odor. It is somewhat similar to ethyl ether but tends to form peroxides more readily than ethyl ether. Diisopropyl ether is soluble in water and miscible in most organic solvents.

Product Details

Formula:

C6H14O

CAS Number:

108-20-3

Also Known As:

Isopropyl Ether; Diisopropyl oxide

Structure:

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applications:

Diisopropyl ether is used as a solvent for animal, vegetable and mineral oils, waxes, and resins.


Diisopropyl ether is commonly used for the extraction of acetic acid from aqueous solutions. It is a solvent for dyes in presence of small amounts of alcohol.


Diisopropyl ether is also sometimes used in paint and varnish removers; spotting compositions and rubber cements.

Packaging:

Bulk, single tank trucks, Multicuves, Steel drums, Isotanks

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Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Colorless liquid

Boiling Point, °C

68

Density, g/cm3

0.723-0.725

Flash Point, °C

-28

Melting point, °C

−85

Molecular weight, g/mol

102.17

Odor

Ether‐like odor

Purity, %

99.5 min

Refractive index, n20/D

1.367-1.369

Silver Fern Chemical is a bulk-based distributor of specialty and industrial chemicals for small and large manufacturers. We can ship Diisopropyl Ether in drums or isotanks. Our goal is to get your product to you safely and efficiently.