8756. Spirit of Ether Compound

Nomenclature

CAS number: 8013-44-3
Hoffmann's anodyne.

Description and references

A mixture of 325 ml ether U.S.P., 25 ml ethereal oil and sufficient alcohol (≈665 ml) to make 1000 ml. Absolute alc by vol, ≈64%.

Properties

Colorless, clear liquid. d ≈0.785.

Therapeutic Category

Carminative.

Therapeutic Category (Veterinary)

Has been used as a stomachic, carminative, in colic.