Diethyl ether

Diethyl ether

Ethyl ether; Diethyl oxide; Ethoxyethane

CAS 60-29-7

Chemical Formula C₄H₁₀O

Molecular Weight 74.12 g/mol

Diethyl ether is a colorless, highly volatile liquid with a sweet, distinctive smell. It was historically used as one of the first general anesthetics and is now mainly used as a solvent in laboratories and industry due to its excellent ability to dissolve a wide range of substances. Its high flammability requires careful handling and storage.

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Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • Solvent in Drug Formulations: Diethyl ether is widely used as a solvent for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals due to its excellent solvating properties.
  • Historical Anesthetic: It was formerly used as a general anesthetic in surgeries, although it has largely been replaced by safer alternatives.
  • Extraction Agent: Used to extract active ingredients from natural substances or reaction mixtures during pharmaceutical production.

2. Performance Chemicals

  • Reaction Solvent: Acts as an inert solvent in Grignard reactions and other organometallic reactions.
  • Intermediate Production: Used in the preparation of ethers and other chemicals where a highly volatile, non-reactive solvent is required.
  • Recrystallization Solvent: Useful for purifying compounds via recrystallization due to its volatility.

3. Agrochemicals

  • Solvent for Agrochemical Synthesis: Diethyl ether is used as a solvent in the formulation or synthesis of certain agrochemicals, especially those sensitive to water.
  • Extraction Solvent: Assists in extracting plant-derived chemicals and active ingredients used in pesticide formulations.

Specifications

Assay ≥ 99%
Appearance Colorless, volatile liquid
Odor Sweet, pungent, characteristic ether odor
Boiling Point 34.6 °C (94.3 °F)
Melting Point −116.3 °C (−177.3 °F)
Density 0.7134 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Solubility Slightly soluble in water (6.9 g/L at 25 °C); miscible with most organic solvents
Viscosity 0.224 cP at 25 °C
Flash Point −45 °C (−49 °F), closed cup

Hazard Symbols

Flammables
Corrosives
Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards

FAQs

1. What is the current price of Diethyl ether in India ?
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2. Where can I buy Diethyl ether in India ?
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3. What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Diethyl ether?
Our minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Diethyl ether is designed to cater to both small-scale and large-scale needs. The MOQ depends on the packing size of the product which could range from 25 kg to 250kg.

4. How can I ensure the quality of Diethyl ether supplied by Multichem ?
We adhere to stringent quality control processes to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of purity and effectiveness. They undergo rigorous testing and quality checks to guarantee that they comply with industry specifications. We provide a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) with every shipment to ensure.