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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 .
Addiction to ether consumption, or etheromania, is the addiction to the inhalation or drinking of diethyl ether, commonly called "ether". Studies, including that of an ether addict in 2003, have shown that ether causes dependence ; however, the only symptom observed was a will to consume more ether.
Diethyl ether has a long history as a medical anesthetic; when starting fluid was mostly ether, a similar effect could be obtained using it. Use at the present time directly as an inhalant includes the effect of the petroleum solvents, which are more toxic as inhalants than diethyl ether. [7] [8]
The dangerous properties of ether peroxides are the reason that diethyl ether and other peroxide forming ethers like tetrahydrofuran (THF) or ethylene glycol dimethyl ether (1,2-dimethoxyethane) are avoided in industrial processes.
n.o.s. = not otherwise specified meaning a collective entry to which substances, mixtures, solutions or articles may be assigned if a) they are not mentioned by name in 3.2 Dangerous Goods List AND b) they exhibit chemical, physical and/or dangerous properties corresponding to the Class, classification code, packing group and the name and description of the n.o.s. entry [2]
Diethyl ether hydroperoxide forms polymers known as diethyl ether peroxide, or ethylidene peroxide: The peroxide is a colorless oil that is an extremely brisant and friction sensitive explosive material , however the polymeric materials are solid making them more dangerous as evaporation of the volatile diethyl ether can leave thin films of ...
Diethyl ether has a long history of use as a recreational drug. The effects of ether intoxication are similar to those of alcohol intoxication, but more potent. Also, due to NMDA antagonism, the user may experience all the psychedelic effects present in classical dissociatives such as ketamine in the forms of thought loops and the feeling of ...
MSDS for diethyl ether is available at Mallinckrodt Baker. Structure and properties. Structure and properties Index of refraction, n D: 1.3497 at 24.8 °C