Physical Properties

Physical Properties of Diethyl Ether are :

Ether is a colorless liquid

Ether is a volatile liquid

Ether also has a distinctive odor

Ether is not soluble in water

Ether is soluble in nonpolar solvent

Ether flammable with clear flame because ether vapor forms an explosive mixture with air

Ether can dissolve fats, oils, resins, alkaloids, bromine, and iods

The short chain C ether compound is a liquid at room temperature and its Boiling Point rises with the addition of Carbon Atom ( C )

Boiling point Ether is lower than alcohol but higher than alkane