Diethyl Ether

Diethyl ether, commonly known simply as "ether," is a colorless, highly volatile, and flammable liquid with a characteristic sweet smell. Historically, it is famous for being one of the first general anesthetics, publicly demonstrated in 1846, which revolutionized surgery by rendering patients unconscious and insensitive to pain. Its use in medicine has since been replaced by safer, nonflammable alternatives with fewer side effects. Today, diethyl ether's primary role is as a common and effective laboratory solvent, particularly for extractions and for reactions involving organometallic reagents like the Grignard reaction. Explore searchable catalogue of hundreds of molecules, including details on how models were generated. NotesIf you happen to break something, use superglue to fix it. It will make the broken part even stronger.I decided to go with the ball-and-stick type, as it is easiest to color, is rigid, and looks awesome.The model represents the major resonance contr