Diethyl Ether (or just ether) / Ethoxyethane, is an organic compound in the ether class with the formula (C2H5)2O.
It is sometimes abbreviated as Et2O. It is a colourless, highly volatile flammable liquid. It is commonly used as a solvent in laboratories and as a starting fluid for some engines.
It was previously used as a general anaesthetic, until non-flammable drugs such as halothane were developed.
Product Details:
Name: Diethyl Ether
Formula: (C2H5)2O
CAS Number: 60-29-7
IUPAC Name: Ethoxyethane
Other Names: Dether; Ethyl ether, Ethyl oxide, 3-Oxapentane, Ethoxyethane, Diethyl oxide, Solvent ether, Sulfuric ether