1. Chapter 16: Ethers, Epoxides, and Sulfides

2. 16.1 – Nomenclature of Ethers, Epoxides, and Sulfides

3. 16.2 – Structure and Bonding on Ethers and Epoxides
Oxirane (ethylene oxide)

4. Natural products containing ethers
Brevetoxin B

7. 16.3 – Physical Properties of Ethers

8. 16.4 – Crown Ethers

9. 16.4 – Crown Ethers

10. 16.5 – Preparation of Ethers
Earlier chapters:

11. 16.6 – The Williamson Ether Synthesis
Old lab experiment:

12. 16.7-16.8 – Acid-catalyzed Cleavage of Ethers
Symmetrical:
nonsymmetrical:

13. 16.9-16.10 – Preparation of Epoxides – Review
Epoxidation:
From bromohydrins:

14. 16.11-16.12 – Reactions of Epoxides with Nucleophiles

15. 16.13 – Acid-catalyzed Ring Opening of Epoxides

16. 16.14 – Epoxides in Biological Processes

17. 16.15 – Preparation of Sulfides
Acid-base reaction followed by SN2

18. Not covering and 16.17