Methoxyethane, also known as ethyl methyl ether, is a colorless gaseous
ether. Unlike the related
dimethyl ether and
diethyl ether, which are widely used and studied, this mixed alkyl ether has no current applications. Its utility as an anesthetic and solvent
have been investigated.
References
Dialkyl ethers
Ether solvents
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