Question

Mention the uses of (i) Diethyl ether and (ii) Anisole.

Answer 1

Uses of Diethyl ether:

1. Diethyl ether is used as a surgical anesthetic 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 engines.
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.