Definition

Diethyl ether, or simply ether, is an organic compound in the ether class with formula (C₂H₅)₂O, Sometimes abbreviated as Et₂O. It is a colorless, highly volatile flammable liquid.....

Structure

>Ether ([CH3CH2] 2O) is one of the substances widely used as anesthesia in medicine today...

Chemical Properties

Chemical properties of diethyl ether, are:
a. Oxidation
b. Reaction with Sulphuric Acid
c. Reaction with Iodide Acid
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Physical Properties

Physical Properties of Diethyl Ether are :
Ether is a colorless liquid
Ether is a volatile liquid
Ether also has a distinctive odor
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Preparation

Diethyl ether, also known as ether and ethoxy ethane, is a clear, colorless, flammable liquid with a low boil and a distinctive smelling aroma......

Hamrfulness

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History

Ether ([CH3CH2] 2O) is one of the substances widely used as anesthesia in medicine today...

Function

It is particularly important as a solvent in the production of cellulose plastics such as cellulose acetate.
Fuel
Laboratory uses
Anesthetic use

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