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Ether MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Ether
Tree Number(s)
D02.355.417.332
Unique ID
D004986
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004986
Scope Note
A mobile, very volatile, highly flammable liquid used as an inhalation anesthetic and as a solvent for waxes, fats, oils, perfumes, alkaloids, and gums. It is mildly irritating to skin and mucous membranes.
Entry Term(s)
Diethyl Ether
Ether, Ethyl
Ethyl Ether
Pharm Action
Solvents
Anesthetics, Inhalation
Registry Number
0F5N573A2Y
Related Numbers
60-29-7
CAS Type 1 Name
Ethane, 1,1'-oxybis-
NLM Classification #
QV 81
Public MeSH Note
2014: see ETHER, ETHYL 1991-2013, see ETHYL ETHERS 1974-1990, see ETHYL ETHER 1963-1973
History Note
2014(1963)
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2013/07/08
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