The invention relates to a process for preparing a cellulose ether wherein
the cellulose ether is prepared in the presence of an ether of the
formula R1-O--R2 having a boiling point between 40 and 90.degree. C., or
of a solvent mixture comprising an ether and having a boiling point
between 40 and 90.degree. C., wherein R1 and R2 maybe the same or
different and are independently selected from an alkyl group.