Chemical Properties
colourless liquid
Uses
1-(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)-2-propanol is a useful reagent for organic synthesis.
Definition
ChEBI: 1-tert-Butoxy-2-propanol is a secondary alcohol.
General Description
Clear colorless liquid with an ethereal odor.
Air & Water Reactions
Highly flammable. Sensitive to heat and prolonged exposure to air. Water soluble.
Reactivity Profile
1-TERT-BUTOXY-2-PROPANOL is incompatible with acids, oxidizing agents, oxygen (prolonged contact), water and dehydrating agents. .
Fire Hazard
1-TERT-BUTOXY-2-PROPANOL is combustible.
Toxics Screening Level
The Initial Risk Screening Level (IRSL) for propylene glycol tert-butyl ether (PGTBE)
(also called 1-tert-butoxypropan-2-ol) is 0.7 μg/m3 with annual averaging time.