Talk:Diethyl ether: Difference between revisions

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'''Diethyl Ether''' ((C2H5)2O) is a highly flammable solvent with ~~anesthetic~~ and dissociative effects when inhaled. It has a very strong solvent smell reminiscent of gasoline. It was synthesized first in the late 1200's and has been used recreationally among Polish peasants since the late 19th century.

'''Diethyl Ether''' ((C2H5)2O) is a highly flammable solvent with anaesthetic and dissociative effects when inhaled. It has a very strong solvent smell reminiscent of gasoline. It was synthesized first in the late 1200's and has been used recreationally among Polish peasants since the late 19th century.

More recently, it gained popularity in the movie "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" which depicted Hunter S. Thompson experiencing the strange fiendishness of Diethyl Ether's intoxicating properties, sometimes called "Ethermania". Liquid Diethyl Ether can be obtained in pure form which greatly reduces negative effects.

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*'''[[Nausea]]'''

*'''[[Respiratory depression]]'''

*'''Ether smelling''' - ~~Ether smelling can stay up to~~ 3 days ~~especially in lungs~~.

*'''Ether smelling''' - Users reported that during 1-3 days after consumption, bodily fluids, and more notably the user's breath, smells of ether (users have compared the scent to that of gasoline). This is most likely due to the body attempting to remove the substance from itself.

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==Toxicity and harm potential==

* Most negative effects result from impure diethyl ether ~~being~~ extracted from lighter fluid or other sources. The ~~harmfulness and experiences~~ related to these other unknown chemicals cannot distinguished from brain damage occurring. ~~Avoid~~ these ~~awful~~ effects by ~~only~~ obtaining pure chemical grade 99%+ pure Diethyl Ether.

* Most negative effects result from consuming impure diethyl ether, that has been extracted from lighter fluid or other sources. The harmful affects related to these other unknown chemicals cannot be distinguished from brain damage occurring. Users should avoid these harmful effects by obtaining pure chemical grade 99%+ pure Diethyl Ether.

Also note that most pure Diethyl Ether contains some amount of BHT as a stabilizer to prevent explosions and fires. BHT's effects when inhaled are unclear as it is a FDA approved food additive but there is conflicting research on the substance.

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-'''Diethyl Ether''' ((C2H5)2O) is a highly flammable solvent with anesthetic and dissociative effects when inhaled. It has a very strong solvent smell reminiscent of gasoline. It was synthesized first in the late 1200's and has been used recreationally among Polish peasants since the late 19th century.
+'''Diethyl Ether''' ((C2H5)2O) is a highly flammable solvent with anaesthetic and dissociative effects when inhaled. It has a very strong solvent smell reminiscent of gasoline. It was synthesized first in the late 1200's and has been used recreationally among Polish peasants since the late 19th century.
 More recently, it gained popularity in the movie "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" which depicted Hunter S. Thompson experiencing the strange fiendishness of Diethyl Ether's intoxicating properties, sometimes called "Ethermania". Liquid Diethyl Ether can be obtained in pure form which greatly reduces negative effects.
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 *'''[[Nausea]]'''
 *'''[[Respiratory depression]]'''
-*'''Ether smelling''' - Ether smelling can stay up to 3 days especially in lungs.
+*'''Ether smelling''' - Users reported that during 1-3 days after consumption, bodily fluids, and more notably the user's breath, smells of ether (users have compared the scent to that of gasoline). This is most likely due to the body attempting to remove the substance from itself.
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 ==Toxicity and harm potential==
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-* Most negative effects result from impure diethyl ether being extracted from lighter fluid or other sources. The harmfulness and experiences related to these other unknown chemicals cannot distinguished from brain damage occurring. Avoid these awful effects by only obtaining pure chemical grade 99%+ pure Diethyl Ether.
+* Most negative effects result from consuming impure diethyl ether, that has been extracted from lighter fluid or other sources. The harmful affects related to these other unknown chemicals cannot be distinguished from brain damage occurring. Users should avoid these harmful effects by obtaining pure chemical grade 99%+ pure Diethyl Ether.
 Also note that most pure Diethyl Ether contains some amount of BHT as a stabilizer to prevent explosions and fires. BHT's effects when inhaled are unclear as it is a FDA approved food additive but there is conflicting research on the substance.