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  • Non-Aqueous Solvents: Properties & Examples (Diethyl Ether & Acetone)
    1. Diethyl ether is a non-polar solvent that is often used in organic chemistry. It is a colorless, flammable liquid with a slightly sweet odor. Diethyl ether is immiscible with water and soluble in most organic solvents.

    2. Acetone is a polar aprotic solvent that is often used in industry and in the laboratory. It is a colorless, flammable liquid with a fruity odor. Acetone is miscible with water and soluble in most organic solvents.

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