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(CH3)2CHOCH(CH3)2 [1 record]

Record 1 2011-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C6H14O
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHOCH(CH3)2
formula, see observation
108-20-3
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound appearing under the form of a colorless, volatile liquid with an ethereal odor, soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents, used as a solvent for animal, vegetable, mineral oils, waxes and resins, for the extraction of acetic acid from aqueous solutions, as a solvent for dyes in the presence of alcohol, in paint and varnish removers, spotting compositions and rubber cements.

OBS

2-(propan-2-yloxy)propane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

isopropyl ether: obsolete form.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H14O or (CH3)2CHOCH(CH3)2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H14O
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHOCH(CH3)2
formula, see observation
108-20-3
CAS number
DEF

Composé chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, volatil, à odeur d'éther, soluble dans l'eau, utilisé comme solvant.

OBS

2-(propan-2-yloxy)propane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

éther isopropylique : forme vieillie.

CONT

Formule chimique : C6H14O ou (CH3)2CHOCH(CH3)2,

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C6H14O
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHOCH(CH3)2
formula, see observation
108-20-3
CAS number
OBS

Líquido volátil, incoloro, de olor etéreo. Soluble en agua; miscible con disolventes orgánicos. Muy inflamable. Tóxico e irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química: C6H14O o (CH3)2CHOCH(CH3)2

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