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Diethyl ether peroxides are a class of Organic Peroxide s that slowly form in Diethyl Ether upon storage under air, light, or in the presence of metal by Autoxidation . DIETHYL ETHER HYDROPEROXIDE Diethyl ether hydroperoxide (CH3-CH2-O-CH(OOH)-CH3) is a colorless liquid of low Viscosity with a pleasant smell. Upon heating it weakly Deflagrates , resulting in a fog of Acetic Acid and Water . Diethyl ether hydroperoxide decomposes in the presence of Sodium Hydroxide and Fe2+ containing Salt s. DIETHYL ETHER PEROXIDE Diethyl ether peroxide, also known as '''ethylidene peroxide''', (-CH(CH3)OO-)n is a Polymerization product of diethyl ether hydroperoxide. It is a colorless oily liquid that is an extremely Brisant and Friction sensitive Explosive Material . Amounts of less than 5 Milligram s can damage chemical apparatuses. The dangerous properties of ether peroxides are the reason that diethyl ether and other peroxide forming Ether s like Tetrahydrofuran (THF) or Ethylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether (1,2-dimethoxyethane) are avoided in industrial processes. TESTS Diethyl ether peroxides can be detected with Potassium Iodide (KI) solution or Potassium Iodide / Starch paper. A positive test results in the formation of Iodine (I2) that causes a pink color of the ether phase or a dark bluish spot on the paper strip. DEGRADATION Ether peroxides can be destroyed by Disproportionation to Acetaldehyde with Fe2+ or Mn2+ Ion s or with Triphenylphosphine (PPh3). The resulting Aldehyde has to be removed to prevent a rapid back-formation of peroxides. REFERENCES
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