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As is typical of ethers, dipropyl ether may slowly form explosive organic peroxides over long periods in storage. [2] Antioxidants such as butylated hydroxytoluene are often added to ethers to prevent this process. [4] Due to the shock and light sensitive nature of organic peroxides, dipropyl ether should never be boiled or evaporated to dryness.
A cyclic ether, one of the most polar simple ethers that is used as a solvent. Anisole (methoxybenzene) An aryl ether and a major constituent of the essential oil of anise seed. Crown ethers: Cyclic polyethers that are used as phase transfer catalysts. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) A linear polyether, e.g. used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Antioxidants can be used to prevent this process. The stored solvent is generally tested for the presence of peroxides. It is recommended once every 3 months for diisopropyl ether compared to once every 12 months for ethyl ether. [8] Peroxides may be removed by shaking the ether with an aqueous solution of iron(II) sulfate or sodium metabisulfite.
Glycol ethers are designated "E-series" or "P-series" for those made from ethylene oxide or propylene oxide, respectively.Typically, E-series glycol ethers are found in pharmaceuticals, sunscreens, cosmetics, inks, dyes and water-based paints, while P-series glycol ethers are used in degreasers, cleaners, aerosol paints and adhesives.
Di(propylene glycol) methyl ether is an organic solvent with a variety of industrial and commercial uses. [2] [3] It finds use as a less volatile alternative to propylene glycol methyl ether and other glycol ethers. The commercial product is typically a mixture of four isomers. [4]
2-Butoxyethanol is an organic compound with the chemical formula BuOC 2 H 4 OH (Bu = CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 CH 2).This colorless liquid has a sweet, ether-like odor, as it derives from the family of glycol ethers, and is a butyl ether of ethylene glycol.
Diethyl ether, or simply ether, is an organic compound with the chemical formula (CH 3 CH 2) 2 O, sometimes abbreviated as Et 2 O. [a] It is a colourless, highly volatile, sweet-smelling ("ethereal odour"), extremely flammable liquid. It belongs to the ether class of organic compounds. It is a common solvent. It was formerly used as a general ...
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