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Ethyl Ether

Ethyl Ether Anhydrous Reagent 500 mL
Ethyl Ether Anhydrous Reagent 500 mL
Ethyl Ether Anhydrous Reagent 500 mL
Ethyl Ether Anhydrous Reagent 500 mL

C2H5OC2H5

F.W. 74.12

Safety Purchase Suggestion: Consider using an alternative, less hazardous substitute such as Flinn Lull-A-Fly™ to anesthetize Drosophila. Lull-A-Fly™ does not contain ether.

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Severe fire and explosion hazard; may form explosive peroxides; vapor harmful, use only under a hood or in a well-ventilated area. TLV 1210 mg/m3. LD50 1215 mg/kg.

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Storage:
Organic #4 in a dedicated flammables cabinet. If one is not available, store in a Flinn Saf-Stor™ Can. Never store this substance in an ordinary household refrigerator. Avoid storing longer than 3–6 months. Buy and store only small quantities. Abide by label expiration date.
Disposal:
#15. U-Listed (U117); purchase small amounts for effective inventory control.
Shelf Life:
Poor; avoid prolonged storage.
Soluble:
Slightly in water; soluble in many common organic solvents.
Color:
Colorless
Odor:
Ether; aromatic, sweet, not unpleasant.
CAS No.:
60-29-7
Technical Note:
For safety reasons, Flinn packages all ethyl ether package sizes in PVC-coated bottles. In the event of breakage, the chemical and glass shards are safely retained in a PVC outer envelope. The PVC-coated bottle is a safer package for science teachers.