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What products contain Ether?


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Ethers:

  • The organic compounds containing oxygen between two alkyl groups or aryl groups and have the general formula as R-O-R'' are called Ethers.
  • Ethers are pleasant-smelling colorless liquids at room temperature.
  • It is also used as a solvent for the extraction of many chemicals.
  • Ethers are commonly found in the products such as perfumes, dyes, and paints, insecticides and are also used in surgery as an anesthetic.

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