Parchem Supplies Ethyl Ether

As a global supplier of raw materials to the chemical industry, Parchem – fine & specialty chemicals’ priority is to provide superior customer service and high quality raw materials. Parchem takes pride in offering a broad range efficient catalysts, powerful reaction inhibitors, organic synthesis reagents, and highly versatile solvents such as ethyl ether.

Ethyl Ether [CAS# 60-29-7], otherwise known as diethyl ether, is one of the most well-known and widely used ethers in the chemical industry.  It is primarily used as a non-polar solvent in laboratories. Additionally, Ethyl Ether is not miscible with water but it will dissolve a large range of nonpolar substances such as fatty and resinous substances, waxes, volatile oils, pure rubber, and certain vegetable alkaloids, making it a very common solvent for lab use. It is also often used as a solvent in many organometallic reactions such as the Grignard reaction.

Apart from laboratory applications, ethyl ether is a widely used compound in the industrial, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Due to ethyl ether’s inert properties, it is often used as a reaction or extraction medium for the production of certain fragrances and pharmaceuticals. In industrial manufacturing, ethyl ether has a variety of applications including plasticizer production, gasoline oxygenation, diesel fuel enrichment, and in the removal of paints and varnishes.

Parchem’s commitment to excellence is a point of distinction which fosters long-term partnerships with the world’s leading manufacturers. Ethyl ether is one of Parchem’s specialty products; however, we offer a wide range of ethers to the global marketplace as well. Contact Parchem today!