Ether

Definition

Ethers are a class of organic compounds characterized by an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups. They are represented by the general formula R-O-R', where R and R' can be the same or different alkyl or aryl groups.

Related terms

Alkanes:

Hydrocarbons consisting only of single bonds between carbon atoms.

Stereochemistry:

The study of how the spatial arrangement of atoms in molecules affects their chemical properties and reactions.

Organic Compounds: Molecules composed primarily of carbon and hydrogen atoms, often containing oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus, or halogen elements as well