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
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
Melting point −122 °C (−188 °F; 151 K)
Boiling point 90 °C (194 °F; 363 K)
3 g/L (20 °C)
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
1
3
1
Flash point −18 °C (0 °F; 255 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

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