Meaning & use
Ethoxyethane
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The systematic (IUPAC) chemical name for diethyl ether, a colorless, highly flammable liquid once widely used as an anesthetic and solvent.
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Ethoxyethane, more commonly called diethyl ether, is used as a solvent in organic chemistry labs.
The safety data sheet lists ethoxyethane's flash point and handling precautions.
A note on using this word
Chemists use the systematic name "ethoxyethane" in formal nomenclature, while "ether" remains the common everyday name.
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diethyl ether
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