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diisopropyl ether

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Diisopropyl ether (DIPE) is a colorless, flammable liquid with a characteristic ethereal odor. It is a symmetrical ether with the formula (CH3)2CHOCH(CH3)2. DIPE is synthesized by the dehydration of isopropyl alcohol using an acid catalyst. It is commonly used as a solvent for various organic compounds, including fats, oils, and resins. DIPE is also used as a reaction medium in organic synthesis. It is a good solvent for Grignard reagents and other organometallic compounds. DIPE's low polarity and ability to dissolve a wide range of compounds make it a versatile solvent in many applications. It is also used as an extractant in various industrial processes. While DIPE is generally considered relatively safe, it is flammable and can cause irritation to the skin and eyes. It should be handled with care and stored in a well-ventilated area. The study of DIPE is important due to its widespread applications in various industries and research fields. It is also a good model compound for studying the properties of ethers in general.'

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID7914
CHEMBL ID3185565
SCHEMBL ID1296
MeSH IDM0058337

Synonyms (83)

Synonym
AKOS009031514
108-20-3
isopropyl ether
diisopropyl ether
ether isopropylique [french]
2,2'-oxybis-propane
diisopropyl oxide
2-isopropoxypropane
einecs 203-560-6
hsdb 624
bis(isopropyl) ether
un1159
ether, isopropyl
izopropylowy eter [polish]
ai3-24270
diisopropyl-ether
2,2'-oxydipropane
inchi=1/c6h14o/c1-5(2)7-6(3)4/h5-6h,1-4h
propane, 2,2'-oxybis-
NCGC00166211-01
diisopropyl ether, anhydrous, 99%, contains either bht or hydroquinone as stabilizer
2-propan-2-yloxypropane
I0172
diisopropylether
do7y998826 ,
izopropylowy eter
diisopropyl ether [un1159] [flammable liquid]
ec 203-560-6
unii-do7y998826
ether isopropylique
cas-108-20-3
dtxsid4021890 ,
tox21_202551
NCGC00260100-01
dtxcid401890
2-(propan-2-yloxy)propane
STL280503
FT-0627486
SCHEMBL1296
dipe
isopropyl ether [hsdb]
isopropyl ether [mi]
2,2'-oxybispropane
di-isopropyl ether
diisopropyloxide
di-iso-propylether
diisoproylether
di-isopropylether
(i-pr)2o
i-propyl ether
di-iso-propyl-ether
di-isopropyl-ether
i-pr2o
2-propyl ether
iso-propyl ether
diisoproply ether
ipr2o
di-iso-propyl ether
di isopropyl ether
isopropy ether
1,1'-dimethyldiethyl ether
un 1159
(iso-c3h7)2o
diiospropyl ether
CHEMBL3185565
I0917
J-002069
diisopropyl ether, analytical standard
mfcd00008880
diisopropyl ether, reagentplus(r), 99%, contains either bht or hydroquinone as stabilizer
diisopropyl ether, saj first grade, >=99.0%
diisopropyl ether, puriss. p.a., >=98.5% (gc)
diisopropyl ether, jis special grade, >=99.0%
diisopropyl ether, contains either bht or hydroquinone as stabilizer, acs reagent, >=99.0%
diisopropyl ether, uv hplc spectroscopic, 99.8%, contains 0.0004-0.0007% bht
diisopropyl ether, lr, 98%
diisopropyl ether, lr, >=98%
diisopropyl ether, p.a., 99.0%, contains 0.0004-0.0007% bht
F0001-0159
Q418989
bis(1-methylethyl)ether
di(2-propyl) ether
2-isopropoxy-propane

Research Excerpts

Bioavailability

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" In the present study we examined the bioavailability of 8-MOP when different plastic materials and solvents are used as matrices."( Matrix-dependent absorption of 8-methoxypsoralen in extracorporeal photopheresis.
Ahrens, N; Burkhardt, R; Graf, B; Gruber, M; Hähnel, V; Tuemmler, S; Weber, I, 2020
)
0.56
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Protein Targets (1)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
GLI family zinc finger 3Homo sapiens (human)Potency68.91810.000714.592883.7951AID1259369
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (43)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199012 (27.91)18.7374
1990's8 (18.60)18.2507
2000's11 (25.58)29.6817
2010's11 (25.58)24.3611
2020's1 (2.33)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 68.62

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index68.62 (24.57)
Research Supply Index3.78 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.50 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index114.31 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (68.62)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews1 (2.33%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other42 (97.67%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]