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- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Smith_College/Organic_Chemistry_(LibreTexts)/18%3A_Ethers_and_Epoxides_Thiols_and_Sulfides/18.01%3A_IntroductionHowever, the word “ether” is also commonly used to refer to the specific compound, CH3−CH2−O−CH2−CH3, which is correctly called “diethyl ether.” Further confusion can arise because some chemi...However, the word “ether” is also commonly used to refer to the specific compound, CH3−CH2−O−CH2−CH3, which is correctly called “diethyl ether.” Further confusion can arise because some chemists refer to “diethyl ether ” as “ethyl ether.” In this course, “ether ” will be used to refer to the class of compounds with the structure (R−O−R′); diethyl ether will refer to the compound, CH3−CH2−O−CH2−CH3; and “ethyl ether ” will not be used.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/General_Chemistry/Chemistry_2e_(OpenStax)/20%3A_Organic_Chemistry/20.02%3A_Alcohols_and_EthersMany organic compounds that are not hydrocarbons can be thought of as derivatives of hydrocarbons. A hydrocarbon derivative can be formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon by a ...Many organic compounds that are not hydrocarbons can be thought of as derivatives of hydrocarbons. A hydrocarbon derivative can be formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon by a functional group, which contains at least one atom of an element other than carbon or hydrogen. The properties of hydrocarbon derivatives are determined largely by the functional group. The –OH group is the functional group of an alcohol. The –R–O–R– group is the functional group of an ether.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/CSU_San_Bernardino/CHEM_2100%3A_General_Chemistry_I_(Mink)/20%3A_Organic_Chemistry/20.03%3A_Alcohols_and_EthersMany organic compounds that are not hydrocarbons can be thought of as derivatives of hydrocarbons. A hydrocarbon derivative can be formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon by a ...Many organic compounds that are not hydrocarbons can be thought of as derivatives of hydrocarbons. A hydrocarbon derivative can be formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon by a functional group, which contains at least one atom of an element other than carbon or hydrogen. The properties of hydrocarbon derivatives are determined largely by the functional group. The –OH group is the functional group of an alcohol. The –R–O–R– group is the functional group of an ether.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/University_of_Kentucky/UK%3A_General_Chemistry/20%3A_Organic_Chemistry/20.2%3A_Alcohols_and_EthersMany organic compounds that are not hydrocarbons can be thought of as derivatives of hydrocarbons. A hydrocarbon derivative can be formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon by a ...Many organic compounds that are not hydrocarbons can be thought of as derivatives of hydrocarbons. A hydrocarbon derivative can be formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon by a functional group, which contains at least one atom of an element other than carbon or hydrogen. The properties of hydrocarbon derivatives are determined largely by the functional group. The –OH group is the functional group of an alcohol. The –R–O–R– group is the functional group of an ether.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Roosevelt_University/General_Organic_and_Biochemistry_with_Problems_Case_Studies_and_Activities/11%3A_Organic_Chemistry_Reactions/11.02%3A_Alcohols_and_EthersMany organic compounds that are not hydrocarbons can be thought of as derivatives of hydrocarbons. A hydrocarbon derivative can be formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon by a ...Many organic compounds that are not hydrocarbons can be thought of as derivatives of hydrocarbons. A hydrocarbon derivative can be formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon by a functional group, which contains at least one atom of an element other than carbon or hydrogen. The properties of hydrocarbon derivatives are determined largely by the functional group. The –OH group is the functional group of an alcohol. The –R–O–R– group is the functional group of an ether.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Workbench/OpenStax_Chemistry_Remixed%3A_Clovis_Community_College/20%3A_Organic_Chemistry/20.03%3A_Alcohols_and_EthersMany organic compounds that are not hydrocarbons can be thought of as derivatives of hydrocarbons. A hydrocarbon derivative can be formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon by a ...Many organic compounds that are not hydrocarbons can be thought of as derivatives of hydrocarbons. A hydrocarbon derivative can be formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon by a functional group, which contains at least one atom of an element other than carbon or hydrogen. The properties of hydrocarbon derivatives are determined largely by the functional group. The –OH group is the functional group of an alcohol. The –R–O–R– group is the functional group of an ether.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Fullerton_College/Beginning_Chemistry_(Chan)/17%3A_Organic_Chemistry/17.05%3A_Other_Oxygen-Containing_Functional_GroupsAldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, and ethers have oxygen-containing functional groups.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Bellingham_Technical_College/CHEM_110%3A_Bellingham_Technical_College/03%3A_Module_3/3.05%3A_Other_Oxygen-Containing_Functional_GroupsAldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, and ethers have oxygen-containing functional groups.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/City_College_of_San_Francisco/Chemistry_101B/09%3A_Organic_Chemistry/9.3%3A_Alcohols_and_EthersMany organic compounds that are not hydrocarbons can be thought of as derivatives of hydrocarbons. A hydrocarbon derivative can be formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon by a ...Many organic compounds that are not hydrocarbons can be thought of as derivatives of hydrocarbons. A hydrocarbon derivative can be formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon by a functional group, which contains at least one atom of an element other than carbon or hydrogen. The properties of hydrocarbon derivatives are determined largely by the functional group. The –OH group is the functional group of an alcohol. The –R–O–R– group is the functional group of an ether.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Workbench/LCDS_Organic_Chemistry_OER_Textbook_-_Todd_Trout/18%3A_Ethers_and_Epoxides_Thiols_and_Sulfides/18.01%3A_Why_This_ChapterThis chapter finishes the coverage of functional groups with C–O and C–S single bonds that was begun in the chapter on Alcohols and Phenols. We’ll focus primarily on ethers and take only a brief look ...This chapter finishes the coverage of functional groups with C–O and C–S single bonds that was begun in the chapter on Alcohols and Phenols. We’ll focus primarily on ethers and take only a brief look at thiols and sulfides before going on to an extensive coverage of compounds with C=O C=O double bonds in Chapters 19 through 23.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/General_Chemistry/ChemPRIME_(Moore_et_al.)/08%3A_Properties_of_Organic_Compounds/8.15%3A_EthersIn alcohols, one of the two bonds to the oxygen atom involves hydrogen and one involves carbon. The alcohol molecules might have the hydroxyl group at the end of the three-carbon chain or on the secon...In alcohols, one of the two bonds to the oxygen atom involves hydrogen and one involves carbon. The alcohol molecules might have the hydroxyl group at the end of the three-carbon chain or on the second carbon atom: The boiling point of dimethyl ether, for example, is –23°C, slightly above that of propane (–42°C), but well below that of ethanol (78.5°C). The chemical reactivity of ethers is also closer to that of the alkanes than that of the alcohols.
