Ethyl Ether, Reagent, ACS is also referred to as diethyl ether or even just simply as ether. This liquid was historically used as an anesthetic but in more recent years been replaced by other more effective anesthetic. It has however other uses such as a fuel and solvent. It's an organic compound that is extremely flammable and volatile. As an ACS grade Reagent, Spectrum Chemical manufactured compound is used as the quality standard against which other substances are grade and has met the toughest regulatory standards for quality and pureness. The Reagent grade denotes that this chemical is the highest quality commercially available and that the American Chemical Society has not officially set any specifications for this material. Spectrum Chemical manufactured Reagent grade products meet the toughest regulatory standards for quality and purity.