Diethyl Ether

C₄H₁₀O

IUPAC: Ethoxyethane

CAS: 60-29-7

Overview

Diethyl ether is a highly volatile and flammable liquid historically used as a general anesthetic. It is now primarily used as a laboratory solvent.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 10 1.0080
Carbon C 4 12.0110
Oxygen O 1 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×10
13.6%
C
Carbon ×4
64.8%
O
Oxygen ×1
21.6%

Uses

  • • Laboratory solvent
  • • Chemical extraction
  • • Starting fluid for engines

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Was the first widely used general anesthetic, introduced in 1846

Safety

  • ⚠ Extremely flammable
  • ⚠ Can form explosive peroxides
  • ⚠ Anesthetic vapors

Structure

SMILES

CCOCC

Properties

Type
organic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
74.12 g/mol
Density
0.7130 g/cm³
Melting Point
-116.3 °C
Boiling Point
34.6 °C
Solubility
69 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
74.0732
XLogP
0.9
TPSA
9.2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
11.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Diethyl Ether?
Diethyl Ether (C₄H₁₀O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Ethoxyethane.
What is the molecular weight of Diethyl Ether?
Diethyl Ether has a molar mass of 74.12 g/mol.
What state is Diethyl Ether at room temperature?
Diethyl Ether is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Diethyl Ether organic or inorganic?
Diethyl Ether is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Diethyl Ether?
Diethyl Ether (C₄H₁₀O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).