Methyl isopropyl ether

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

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

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.]