Description
Ether solvent, specifically diethyl ether, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C4H10O. It is a colorless, highly volatile liquid with a characteristic ether-like odor. Diethyl ether is primarily used as a solvent in various industrial and laboratory applications. It is also employed as a starting material in the synthesis of organic compounds, particularly in the preparation of Grignard reagents and as a reagent in organic chemistry reactions. Additionally, diethyl ether has a long history of use as a general anesthetic, although its use in this context has declined due to safety concerns.