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Data Legend. The Diethyl Ether price chart shows the prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) as follows:
- US: Diethyl Ether, United States, transaction, cif
- EUR: Diethyl Ether, Europe, transaction, fob, Germany
- SEA: Diethyl Ether, Southeast Asia, transaction, fob, India
- CN: Diethyl Ether, China, transaction, fob
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Price Dynamics. The Diethyl Ether price in United States decreased during December 2018 to 2,470 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable decline of 7% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, Diethyl Ether prices in United States decreased significantly by 12%. Meanwhile, in Germany, the average price of Diethyl Ether amounted to 3,470 USD per metric ton, from 3,630 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the Diethyl Ether price in Germany is 12% higher than the price one month before.
The price of Diethyl Ether in China rose considerably throughout December 2018, reaching 2,320 USD per metric ton. The price in China is 13% higher than the average price in the previous month and 2% higher than the average price one year before. In contrast, Diethyl Ether prices in India increased significantly during December 2018, reaching 3,900 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 10% from the previous month’s price and a rise of 49% from the previous year’s price.
About Diethyl Ether. Diethyl Ether (a.k.a. DEE, Ethoxyethane, Ethyl Ether) is a colorless, volatile, and highly flammable liquid with an ethereal odor. It is used extensively as a solvent in both industrial and academic research laboratories and it is a starting fluid for some engines. It used to be an important inhalation anesthetic agent until non-flammable drugs were developed.
Diethyl ether should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, as ether vapor creeps along the ground. It must be kept away from oxidizing chemicals and sunlight. Diethyl ether is stored in mild steel containers. Blanketing with nitrogen is recommended but not essential. Tin-plate cans, mild steel drums, and aluminum containers are suitable for transportation. The fact that ether is a poor conductor of electricity presents a further hazard because static electrical charge can be generated in flowing ether. Therefore, the flow rate of ether must be restricted. Pipelines and pumps must be grounded (earthed), and flanged joints must be bridged by a conductor. When diethyl ether is poured or transferred from one container to another, both containers must also be grounded. In no event should air pressure be used. It must be appropriately labeled for transportation.
Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Diethyl Ether are listed below.
- Ethylene (catalytic hydration; byproduct of ethanol production)
The uses and applications of Diethyl Ether may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Diethyl Ether are United States Pharmacopeia (USP) grade; American Chemical Society (ACS) reagent grade; American Chemical Society (ACS) absolute grade; chemically pure (CP) grade; concentrated; United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 1880 grade; washed; motor; and electronic.
