Diethyl ether is a common laboratory solvent.
| Diethyl Ether AR - Specifications | |
| Synonyms | (Stabilised) Ethoxyethane |
| Description | Clear colourless liquid, with characteristic odour |
| Grade | AR |
| Assay (GC) | Min. 99.0% |
| Water-insoluble matter | Nil |
| HSN Code | 29091100 |
| Solubility in water (% weight) | 65 g/l at 20˚C |
| Colour | Max. 10 APHA |
| Wt /ml at 20°C | 0.713 - 0.715 g |
| Refractive index | 1.351 - 1.353 |
| Water | Max. 0.2% |
| Acidity (as CH3COOH) | Max. 0.001% |
| Non–volatile matter | Max. 0.001% |
| Aldehydes & ketones (CH3CHO) | Max. 0.002% |
| Ethanol (C2H5OH) | Max. 0.05% |
| Peroxide (H2O2) | Max. 0.0001% |
| Odorous impurities | Passes test |
| Substance darkened by H2SO4 | Passes test |
| Melting point/Freezing point (° C) | -116°C |
| Boiling point (° C) | 34.6°C |
| Flash point [°C] | -40°C |
| Density (g/cm3) | 0.71 |
| Diethyl Ether 99%, Synthesis - Specifications | |
| Synonyms | Diethyl ether; Dether; Ethyl ether; Ethyl oxide; 3-Oxapentane; Ethoxyethane; Diethyl oxide; Solvent ether, Ethoxyethane |
| Grade | Synthesis |
| Categories | Solvents, Semi-bulk solvents |
| Assay | 99% |
| Appearance (Form) | Liquid |
| Appearance (Colour) | Colourless |
| Non Volatile Matter | Max 0.003% |
| Peroxide | Max 0.001% |
| Water | Max 0.5% |
| HSN Code | 29091100 |