Examples of Ethers
Examples of Ethers are mentioned below:
- CH3-O-CH3 – Methoxymethane
- CH3-O-C2H5 – Ethoxymethane
- C6H5-O-C6H5 – Diphenyl ether
Diphenyl Ethers
In Diphenyl Ether, phenyl group (C6H5) is attached on both sides of oxygen atom. It is a type of aryl ethers.
Example: C6H5-O-C6H5
Glycol Ethers
In Glycol Ethers both the functional groups i.e. ether and alcohol are present in the same molecule.
Example: CH3CH(OH)CH2-O-CH2CH(OCH3)CH3
Vinyl Ethers
Ethers which have a strongly electron donating alkoxy substituent readily form polymers on treatment with an acidic compound (initiator).
Example: CH2=CH-OR
Cyclic Ethers
Ethers which forms a closed ring are known as cyclic ethers. According to IUPAC System 3 or 4 membered rings are known as Oxiranes and Oxetanes respectively. They are also called epoxyalkanes.
Ethers
Ethers are the class of Organic Compounds in which the alkyl groups are linked to each other with an Oxygen atom. In organic chemistry, Ethers are derived from alcohols. If hydrogen is replaced by an alkyl or aryl group then there is a new class of compounds formed known as ethers.
In this article, we will learn what Ether is, what is structure of Ether, how to do the Nomenclature of Ether, what are the physical and chemical properties of Ether, and the distinction between Ether and Ester in detail.
Table of Content
- What is Ether?
- Structure of Ethers
- IUPAC Naming of Ethers
- Types of Ethers
- Synthesis of Ethers
- Esters and Ethers