What is another word for diethyl ether?
Pronunciation: [dˈa͡ɪ͡əθa͡ɪl ˈiːθə] (IPA) 
Diethyl ether is a colorless, highly volatile, and mildly fragrant organic compound. It is used as a solvent for various chemical reactions, and as a starting material in the production of a variety of industrial products. There are several synonyms for diethyl ether, including ethyl ether, ether, and diethylether. Other less commonly used synonyms include 1,1'-oxybisethane, ether (ethyl), etherate, and anesthetic ether. Ethyl ether is widely used in the laboratory for various purposes, including the extraction of essential oils from plants, and as a reagent in organic synthesis. It is also used in the automotive industry as a starting material in the production of synthetic rubber.
