Diethyl Ether

C₄H₁₀O

IUPAC: Ethoxyethane

CAS: 60-29-7

Aperçu

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

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 10 1,0080
Carbon C 4 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Composition élémentaire

H
13,6%
C
64,8%
O
21,6%

Usages

  • Laboratory solvent
  • Chemical extraction
  • Starting fluid for engines

Le saviez-vous

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

Sécurité

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

Structure

SMILES

CCOCC

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
liquid
Masse molaire
74,12 g/mol
Densité
0,7130 g/cm³
Point de fusion
-116,3 °C
Point d'ébullition
34,6 °C
Solubilité
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

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).