Ether CAS 60-29-7 , also known as ether, diethyl ether, or ethoxyethane, is an ether based organic compound with the chemical formula C4H10O or (C2H5) 2O, sometimes abbreviated as Et2O. It is a colorless, highly volatile, sweet (“wafting odor”), highly flammable liquid, commonly used as a solvent in the laboratory and as a starting fluid for certain engines. Before non flammable drugs such as halothane were developed, they were often used as general anesthetics in medicine. The gunpowder industry is used to manufacture smokeless powder.

Chinese name: Ether

Foreign name: Ethyl ether

Nickname: diethyl ether, ethoxyethane

Chemical formula: C4H10O

Molecular weight: 74.12

CAS login number: 60-29-7

EINECS login number: 200-467-2

Melting point: -116.2 ℃

Boiling point: 34.5 ℃

Water solubility: slightly soluble

Density: 0.714 g/cm ³

Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid

Flash point: -45 ℃ (closed cup)

Purpose

Anesthetic: Ether, as a powerful general anesthetic, has been widely used in medical surgeries and pain management. However, over time, due to its instability and potential toxicity, the use of ether in clinical practice has significantly decreased.

Laboratory solvent: Ether is widely used as a solvent in the laboratory, especially in organic synthesis. It has good solubility and can be used to dissolve many organic substances, such as fats, resins, and oils.

Chemical synthesis: Ether plays an important role in organic chemical synthesis. It can be used as a reactant, solvent, or extractant to promote various organic reactions, such as esterification, etherification, and carbonylation reactions. As a solvent for the production of cellulose plastics (such as cellulose acetate), it is particularly important.

Spice and essence industry: Due to its pleasant smell, ether is used in the spice and essence industry. It can be used as an additive in certain foods and beverages, adding fragrance to them.

Cleaning agent: Ether has good solubility and volatility, and can be used as a cleaning agent, such as cleaning metal surfaces, dissolving grease, and removing paint

It should be noted that ether has the characteristics of flammability and volatility during use. Safety measures should be taken during use to avoid contact with open flames and high temperature environments, and to ensure adequate ventilation.

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