Petroleum Ether: Composition, Properties, and Uses Petroleum ether is a volatile, hydrocarbon-based solvent derived from petroleum. Despite its name, it is not chemically an ether but rather a mixture of alkanes (paraffins) with low boiling points. It is widely used in laboratories, industries, and chemical extractions due to its non-polar nature and excellent solvency for oils and f... https://scienceandlaboratoryexp.com/product/petroleum-ether/