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Diethyl ether is a colorless, volatile liquid made from two ethyl groups bonded to an oxygen atom, commonly known for its sweet-smelling odor. It has been historically important as an early anesthetic in surgery and remains useful today as a solvent in various chemical and industrial processes.
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Diethyl ether, or simply ether (abbreviated as eth. or Et2O) is an organic compound with the chemical formula (CH3CH2)2O, belonging to the ether class. It is a colourless, highly volatile, sweet-smelling (termed "ethereal odour"), and extremely flammable liquid. It is a common solvent and was formerly used as a general anesthetic.
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