Ethers Teacher Resources

Explains how to make ether using the Williamson Ether Synthesis. [7:09]

Looks at how reacting ethers with strong acids results in acidic cleavage of the ether. [12:29]

Everything you ever wanted to know about ethers! Includes an organized chart showing the compound name, line drawing, and a 3D model. Cyclic ethers, crown ethers, epoxides, and sulfides are also defined along with an organized chart. Try...

A video lecture exploring how to name ethers. Examples given. [11:06]

An introduction to ether and its properties are featured in this Khan Academy presentation. [10:59]

Explains the procedure for determining the names of cyclic ethers and epoxide. [7:48]

Solid background on naming, structure, and reactions of alcohols, phenols, and ethers.

Find out about alcohols, phenols, and ethers, their formulas, and their uses.

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Investigate ethers through this interactive 3-D molecule of diethyl ether. Also find links to animations, tutorials, and power points about other chemistry topics.

Encyclopedia description of this chemical compound group. Includes structure, chemical reactions, synthesis, physical properties, nomenclature, and much more.

Learn about the naming and preparation of epoxide, a cyclic ether, in this video lecture. [8:34]

Simple idea behind the Michelson-Morley experiment to detect ether wind. [8:11]

This glossary offers a basic definition of various organic chemical compounds.

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A video identifying the different types of organic compounds. Understand that all organic compounds contains carbon and hydrogen. Be able to recognize the compounds that are part of the following groups alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl...

Naming of epoxides (cyclic ethers with three atoms in the ring). Preparation of epoxides from alkenes. [8:35]

This site is designed to be a supplement for students of organic chemistry. Its tutorials and self-grading tests are interactive and extremely helpful.

Learn about the common functional groups found in organic chemistry in this video. Understand that functional groups are group of atoms that have predictable chemical behavior. [7:22]

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this module, students explore functional groups and their importance to organic chemistry. They relate the properties of organic compounds to their structures and...

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