General Formula: R1-O-R2 Alkyl groups on both sides of Oxygen Low chemical reactivity

1.Simple Ethers: Name alkyl groups A-Z followed by “ether”. Ex. CH3-O-CH2-CH3 “Ethyl methyl ether” 2.Another way is to add “-oxy-” to the prefix (meth-, eth-, etc) of the smaller carbon group. Ex. CH3-O-CH2-CH3 “methoxyethane”

3. If two alkyl groups are the same, use prefixes di-, tri-, tetra-, etc. to signify the branches. Ex. CH3-CH2-O-CH2-CH3 “Diethyl ether” or “ethoxyethane”

Also known as “Ether” or “Ethoxyethane” Most common ether Colorless and flammable liquid Common solvent, general anesthetic Ethoxyethane

Shelf life of 2 years Contact with air and light can form peroxide Shake or Move= Boom

Ethylene Oxide Dimethyl Ether Methoxybenzene

Carboxylic Acids Esters Aldehydes Ketones Alcohols Amines Ethers