(organic chemistry) Two ethyl groups attached to the same molecule.

plural of diethyl

(organic chemistry) The di-ethyl ester of phthalic acid; a clear liquid used as a solvent, insect repellent and in perfumes.

(organic chemistry) A clear, colorless, highly flammable liquid with a low boiling point and chemical formula CH₃-CH₂-O-CH₂-CH₃. Used as a solvent and in the past as a general anesthetic.

(organic chemistry) The diethyl ester of maleic acid

plural of diethyl maleate

(organic chemistry) The diethyl ester of malonic acid, which occurs naturally in grapes and strawberries as a colourless liquid with an apple-like odour, and is used in perfumery and to synthesize various other compounds.

(organic chemistry) an ester of carbonic acid and ethanol with the formula OC(OCH₂CH₃)₂

plural of diethyl carbonate

(organic chemistry) A powerful synthetic hallucinogen, commonly abbreviated LSD.