What is another word for ethyl ether?
Pronunciation: [ˈiːθa͡ɪl ˈiːθə] (IPA) 
Ethyl ether is a widely used chemical compound that has several synonyms. Some of its common synonyms include diethyl ether, ethoxyethane, and simply ether. Diethyl ether is perhaps the most popular name used for this compound in scientific literature. Ethoxyethane, on the other hand, is derived from its chemical formula, C2H5OC2H5. Other alternative names for ethyl ether include sulphuric ether, ethyl oxide, and even sweet oil of vitriol. Regardless of the name used, the properties of this organic compound remain the same, including its flammability, low boiling point, and characteristic odor.
