This section is from the book "Laboratory Manual Of Pharmacology", by A. D. Bush. Also available from Amazon: Laboratory manual of pharmacology.
Ether is a highly inflammable liquid made by distilling and purifying a mixture of alcohol and sulphuric acid. It should contain at least 95.5% ethyl oxide (C2H5)20. Being highly inflammable it should be kept remote from any flame. Daylight causes a slow oxidation.
Properties: | |
Appearance................................................................................................ | Solubility, H20......................................................... |
Color ......................................................................... | Reaction.................................................................... |
Odor ........................................................................ | Specific Gravity ......................................................... |
Taste ...................................................................... |
Volatility (note time for 5 mils poured on cloth to evaporate)......................................................................
The chief use for Ether is to produce anaesthesia. Spiritus AEtheris is an official preparation.
 
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