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Diethyl Ether (C₄H₁₀O) — Properties, Uses & Safety

⚗️ Organic Chemistry

Overview

One of the first surgical anesthetics; still widely used as a solvent for organic extractions and reactions.

IUPAC Name: ethoxyethane
CAS Number: 60-29-7
PubChem CID: 3283
Molecular Formula: C₄H₁₀O
Molar Mass: 74.123 g/mol
State at STP: liquid
Appearance: Colorless, volatile, highly flammable liquid

Safety Information

GHS Hazard Codes

H224H302H336

GHS Pictograms

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