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ethyl ether

Divinyl ether is a colorless low boiling liquid.

Chemical Formula: C4H6O
Other names: divinyl ether
Layman's explanation: Divinyl ether is a highly volatile colorless liquid. This compound can be synthesized from dichloroethyl ether by treatment with alkali. It is used by medical practitioners as an inhalation anesthetic for short operations. This chemical is also used to synthesize co-polymers for clear plastic bottles. A word of caution, ethers are known to form peroxides, which are can potentially lead to an explosion. Therefore, one should periodically test for peroxides using a test such as the potassium iodide detection method.
Keywords: peroxide, co-polymer, anesthetic
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