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ethoxyethane (n)
a colorless volatile highly flammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic
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a colorless volatile highly flammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic
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Ethoxyethane, also known as ethyl ethyl ether, is a colorless, flammable liquid.
It is used as a solvent, degreaser, and extractant in the chemical industry.
Ethoxyethane is also used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, textiles, and cosmetics.
The compound is produced by the reaction of ethanol and ethene in the presence of a strong acid catalyst.