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1. A Review of General Chemistry5h 5m
2. Molecular Representations1h 14m
3. Acids and Bases2h 46m
4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes4h 17m
5. Chirality3h 39m
6. Thermodynamics and Kinetics1h 22m
7. Substitution Reactions1h 48m
8. Elimination Reactions2h 30m
9. Alkenes and Alkynes2h 9m
10. Addition Reactions3h 19m
11. Radical Reactions1h 58m
12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols2h 42m
13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds2h 17m
14. Synthetic Techniques1h 26m
15. Analytical Techniques:IR, NMR, Mass Spect7h 3m
16. Conjugated Systems6h 13m
17. Ultraviolet Spectroscopy51m
18. Aromaticity2h 34m
19. Reactions of Aromatics: EAS and Beyond5h 1m
20. Phenols55m
21. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition4h 56m
22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS2h 51m
23. The Chemistry of Thioesters, Phophate Ester and Phosphate Anhydrides1h 10m
24. Enolate Chemistry: Reactions at the Alpha-Carbon1h 53m
25. Condensation Chemistry2h 9m
26. Amines1h 43m
27. Heterocycles2h 0m
28. Carbohydrates5h 53m
29. Amino Acids4h 20m
30. Peptides and Proteins2h 42m
31. Catalysis in Organic Reactions1h 30m
32. Lipids 2h 50m
33. The Organic Chemistry of Metabolic Pathways2h 52m
34. Nucleic Acids1h 32m
35. Transition Metals6h 14m
36. Synthetic Polymers1h 49m

12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols

Naming Ethers

Organic Chemistry

12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols

Naming Ethers

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Name the following:
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Step 1: Identify the parent structure. The main ring in the structure is a three-membered ring containing an oxygen atom, which is called an epoxide or oxirane.

Step 2: Determine the substituents attached to the parent structure. There are two ethyl groups and two methyl groups attached to the oxirane ring.

Step 3: Assign locants to the substituents. The numbering of the oxirane ring starts at the oxygen atom and proceeds around the ring. The substituents are located on the two carbon atoms of the ring.

Step 4: Name the substituents and their positions. The ethyl groups and methyl groups are named based on their positions relative to the oxirane ring.

Step 5: Combine the substituent names with the parent structure name. Use alphabetical order for the substituents and include the locants to form the complete name of the compound.

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Key Concepts

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Ethers

Ethers are a class of organic compounds characterized by an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups. They have the general formula R-O-R', where R and R' can be the same or different. Ethers are known for their relatively low reactivity and are commonly used as solvents in organic reactions due to their ability to dissolve a wide range of substances.

Nomenclature of Organic Compounds

The nomenclature of organic compounds follows specific rules set by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). For ethers, the naming typically involves identifying the two alkyl groups attached to the oxygen atom and combining their names with 'ether' at the end. If the ether is symmetrical, the name can be simplified, while asymmetrical ethers require both groups to be named.

Structural Representation

Structural representation in organic chemistry illustrates the arrangement of atoms within a molecule. The image provided shows a specific ether structure, where the oxygen atom is central, connecting two carbon chains. Understanding how to interpret these structures is crucial for identifying functional groups and determining the compound's name and properties.

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