Divinyl ether

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Divinyl Ether

Divinyl ether (pronunciation: /daɪˈvaɪnɪl ˈiːθər/) is a volatile anesthetic agent used in the field of medicine and surgery.

Etymology

The term "Divinyl ether" is derived from its chemical structure, which consists of two vinyl groups attached to an ether group. The prefix "di-" is from the Greek "dis", meaning "twice", and "vinyl" is a type of unsaturated hydrocarbon group. "Ether" is a class of organic compounds that contain an ether group — an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups.

Usage

Divinyl ether was primarily used as an inhalation anesthetic. Its use has been largely replaced by safer and more effective agents. It is a colorless liquid with a strong, unpleasant smell and taste.

Related Terms

  • Anesthesia: A state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness induced for medical purposes.
  • Ether: A class of organic compounds that contain an ether group.
  • Vinyl: A type of unsaturated hydrocarbon group.
  • Volatile: A substance that readily evaporates at normal temperatures.

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