ether

Ether derivative is a compound of carbon alkane, one H atom from alkanes substituted with alkosil group (-OR), so that the ether is given by:

The general formula: R - O - R '

Isomerasi

Isomerasi due to the ether functional group-OR location of his or its branches. Ether than isomers with each other also with alcohol isomers (isomer functional).

Preparation of ether

1. elimination of alcohol

In this way a mixture of alcohol and sulfuric acid plate heated to 140 degrees celcius. Addition of concentrated sulfuric acid as a catalyst as well as a hygroscopic substance.

2. Synthesis William Son

In this way the alkyl halide is reacted with sodium alcoholates.

Usefulness ether:

- As the organic solvent compounds

- As the drugs in surgery.