DI-ISOPROPYL ETHER
It is a colourless liquid slightly soluble in water, but miscible with organic solvents. It is obtained industrially as a by-product in the production of isopropanol by hydration of propene.
- Other Names
- Di-isopropyl oxide, 2-isopropoxypropane
- Chemical Formula
- C6H14O
- CAS No
- 108-20-3
- Molar Mass
- 102.18 g/mol
| TEST | RESULT |
|---|---|
| Assay | 99 % - min |
| Appearance | Clear, colourless liquid |
| Colour (APHA) | 10 - max |
| Specific Gravity @ 20 °C | 0.720 – 0.725 |
| Acidity As Acetic Acid | 50 ppm - max |
| Water Content | 0.1 % - max |
Applications:
As a solvent for paints, waxes, dyes, resins. As a solvent in paint thinners and strain removers.
As an antiknock agent in fuel industry. As an extraction agent in metallurgy industry.
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