Methoxyethane Explained

Methoxyethane, also known as ethyl methyl ether, is a colorless gaseous ether with the formula . Unlike the related dimethyl ether and diethyl ether, which are widely used and studied, this mixed alkyl ether has no current applications. It is a structural isomer of isopropyl alcohol. Its utility as an anesthetic[1] and solvent[2] have been investigated.

References

  1. Book: Inhalation Anaesthesia; From Diethyl Ether to Xenon . Bovill, J. G.. Modern Anesthetics . Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology. 2008. 182. 182 . 121–142. Springer. 10.1007/978-3-540-74806-9_6. 18175089 . 978-3-540-72813-9 .
  2. 10.1149/1.2083267. Thermal Decomposition of LiPF[sub 6]-Based Electrolytes for Lithium-Ion Batteries. 2005. Campion. Christopher L.. Li. Wentao. Lucht. Brett L.. Journal of the Electrochemical Society. 152. 12. A2327. free.

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