Ether Uses of ether
Uses of Ether
1:- As an solvent in laboratory and industry because of its inert nature and good dissolving character .
2:- As a solvent for oils , fats, waxes Plastic and lacquers .
3:- As a reaction medium for various organic reaction such as Wurtz reaction or during preparation of Grignard reagent.
4:- As a substitute of Petrol in the trade name of Natalite (Alcohol and ether mixture)
5:- Diethyl ether is used as inhalation anaesthesia in surgery , . ethene (F-CHC/- CF²-O-CHF²) isoflurane (F³C_CHC/_O_ CHF²)are used in place of ether for anesthesia because these are less hazardous and more active .
6:- As a refrigerant . A mixture of ether and dry ice is used to low the temperature below 163k .
7:- As flavoring agent and in perfumes for giving smokeless pleasant odour .