Uses of ethers

Uses of ethers

Uses of Diethyl ether

1. Diethyl ether is used as a surgical anaesthetic agent in surgery.

2. It is a good solvent for organic reactions and extraction.

3. It is used as a volatile starting fluid for diesel and gasoline engine.

4. It is used as a refrigerant.

Uses of anisole

1. Anisole is a precursor to the synthesis of perfumes and insecticide pheromones,

2. It is used as a pharmaceutical agent .