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Answered 2008-09-18 12:37:22
Diethyl Ether, more commenly known as Ether was one of the first anesthetics, and was marketed in the 19th century (mixed with ethanol) as a cure-all and recreational drug. It may also be used as an inhalant and can be used to make a variety of illegal drugs such as cocaine and meth. The effects are like drinking vast amounts of alcohol.
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What ether used for?
Some uses of diethyl ether are:- solvent- fuel- anesthetic- simple recreational drug
What is ether for?
Some uses of ether include as an anesthesia, a fuel, and medicinal drug. It can also be used as a solvent in different compounds.
Can nitrous oxide show up in drug tests?
I dont think so,but ether way its not illegal if it is giving by a dentist
Is ether and petroleum ether is same?
No they are not. Ether is usually diethyl ether C2H5OC2H5 but petroleum ether is a term for petroleum mixtures and are light hydrocarbons usually aliphatic.
Will ether drug show on a drug test?
From my knowledge, any drug would show up on a drug test. But it depends on how long you took it before the drug test. The best thing to do is to just not take drugs unless they are prescription, and if they are, carry the receipt with you when you go to get the drug test so that you don't create trouble for yourself and others.
What drug was used by modern man as the first anesthetic for surgery?
Diethyl ether was used by modern man as the first anesthetic for surgery?
Is Ether an electrolyte?
No. Ether is NOT an electrolyte.
Describe the main uses of petroleum ether ether?
Describe the main uses of diesel oil
Difference between petroleum ether and diethyl ether?
Ether generally refers to diethyl ether, when not modified by any other words. Petroleum ether is not actually an ether. Instead, it is a mix of hydrocarbons, which is also referred to as 'hexanes', not to be confused with the compound, hexane.
Boiling point of ether?
whats ether
How do you spell ether?
As you spell it in the question: ether
What is the density of diethyl ether?
Diethyl ether is more commonly known as just ether. The density of diethyl ether is 0.7134 grams per cubic centimeter.
What is the chemical formula for petroleum ether?
Petroleum ether (or pet ether as it's commonly called) does not have any particular chemical formula. All you can be relatively sure of is that there are ethers in it. There could be diethyl ether, butylpropyl ether, dipentyl ether... Pet ether is a solvent, and as such it's not necessary to know its chemical formula. It's simply a medium, not a reactant.
What is the solubility of lipids in ether?
Lipids are soluble in ether.
What is the structure for ether?
Ether: R-O-R
Who invented ether?
William Morton invented the Ether
What is G G Ether?
guaiacol glyceryl ether
Water and ether are placed on the palms of both the hands which will cause more cooling ether or water?
It is ether, because ether has a lower boiling point than water.
What is the chemical classification of butyl ether?
Chemically, butyl ether is an ether. It may also be called a butoxy compound.
What is the chemical formula for ether?
The chemical formula for ether is C4H10O
Is ether a polar molecule?
No, ether is a non polar molecule.
Benzoic acid soluble in ether?
Yes it is soluble in ether.
Why is ether insoluble in water?
Diethyl ether is miscible with water.
When was Ether Monument created?
Ether Monument was created in 1867.
Will water or ether evaporate faster?
Ether evaporate faster.
