Di-n-propyl ether

Di-n-propyl ether
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
1-Propoxypropane
Other names
Propyl ether, di-
Dipropyl ether, normal isomer
Di-n-propyl ether
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.003.518 Edit this at Wikidata
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C6H14O/c1-3-5-7-6-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3
    Key: POLCUAVZOMRGSN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C6H14O/c1-3-5-7-6-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3
    Key: POLCUAVZOMRGSN-UHFFFAOYAT
  • O(CCC)CCC
Properties
C6H14O
Molar mass 102.177 g·mol−1
Appearance Colorless liquid
Density 0.75 g/cm3[1]
Melting point −122 °C (−188 °F; 151 K)[1]
Boiling point 90 °C (194 °F; 363 K)[1]
3 g/L (20 °C)
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g. turpentineFlammability 3: Liquids and solids that can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions. Flash point between 23 and 38 °C (73 and 100 °F). E.g. gasolineInstability 1: Normally stable, but can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures. E.g. calciumSpecial hazards (white): no code
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Flash point −18 °C (0 °F; 255 K)[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Dipropyl ether is the symmetrical ether of two n-propyl groups. It is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet odor typical of ethers.

  1. ^ a b c d Record in the GESTIS Substance Database of the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health