Industrial Grade Di ethyl Ether, 200 L Drum, 99%

Diethyl ether, also known simply as ether, is a colorless, highly volatile liquid with a characteristic sweet, pungent odor. Its chemical formula is (C2H5)2O. Diethyl ether is historically significant as one of the earliest anesthetics used in surgery. However, its use as an anesthetic has largely been replaced by safer alternatives. Diethyl ether is primarily used as a solvent in various laboratory applications, particularly for extractions and as a reaction medium. It is also employed as a starting material in the synthesis of organic compounds and as a reagent in organic chemistry reactions. Due to its highly flammable nature and potential health hazards, including its narcotic effects and risk of explosion, diethyl ether should be handled with extreme caution and proper safety measures