Ethyl, Œnanthate of

Syn. Œnanthic ether , Pelargonic ether , Œnanthate of oxide of ethyl . Prep. 1. The oil obtained towards the end of the distillation of fermented liquors, especially wines, consists, in a great measure, of the crude ether. It is purified by agitation with a weak solution of carbonate of pota a, freed from water by a few fragments of chloride of calcium, and then re-distilled. Prop., . Œnanthic ether is colourle ; lighter than water; boils at about 500° Fahr.; and has a powerful, intoxicating vinous odour, resembling that of an empty wine cask or bottle that has been exposed to the air for some time. It is very sparingly soluble in water, but freely soluble in alcohol. Its sp. gr. is ·862. As obtained by distillation, it is united with a little ŒNANTHIC ACID . 2200 imperial gallons of wine (about 35 hogsheads) only yielded 2 1 ⁄ 5 lbs. of the mixed oil.