Methyl isopropyl ether Property

Melting point:

-145.22°C

Boiling point:

30.75°C

Density 

0.7140

refractive index 

1.3576

solubility 

Chloroform, Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Oil

color 

Colourless

Water Solubility 

61.03g/L(25 ºC)

Stability:

Very Volatile

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H315Causes skin irritation

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.

P242Use only non-sparking tools.

P243Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Methyl isopropyl ether Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

2-Methoxy Propane is a synthetic intermediate used for the preparation of various biosynthetic molecules and pharmaceutical goods.

Definition

ChEBI: An ether compound having methyl and isopropyl as the two alkyl groups.

Purification Methods

Purify the ether by drying with CaSO4, passing through a column of alumina (to remove peroxides) and fractional distillation. [Beilstein 1 H 362, 1 II 381, 1 III 1458, 1 IV 1471.]