Naming Ethers
Common names of ethers are derived from the names of alkyl/aryl groups written as separate words in alphabetical order and adding the word ether at the end.
Examples of Nomenclature of Ether
The common name of Ethers is done as follows:
- CH3-O-CH3 – Dimethyl Ether
In the above example, the two substituent are Methyl Group, hence, the name is written as Dimethyl Ether.
- C2H5-O-C2H5 – Diethyl Ether
In the above example, the two substituent are ethyl Group, hence, the name is written as Diethyl Ether.
- CH3-O-C2H5 – Ethylmethyl Ether
In the above Example, the two substituent are ethyl and methyl. In dictionary order, ethyl comes first. Hence, the compound is named as Ethylmethyl Ether
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
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