E′THERIN

Syn. Camphor of oil of wine . A volatile, white, crystalline substance, deposited by light oil of wine when left in a cold situation for some time. It is isomeric with etherole, and received its name from the a umption of its being the base of the ethereal compounds. According to this hypothesis, ether is a hydrate of ether in. Ether in forms brilliant prisms and plates; is tastele ; soluble in alcohol and ether; fuses at 230° Fahr., and boils at 500° Fahr.; and is a little lighter than water. The crystals are purified by pre ure between the folds of bibulous paper, solution in ether, and evaporation.