Ethers are such compounds as Methoxymethane and Propoxyoctane

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The discussion centers on the possibility of creating ethers with two oxygen atoms separating hydrocarbon groups, specifically in the context of Methoxymethane and Propoxyoctane. It clarifies that a compound with two connected oxygen atoms would be classified as a peroxide rather than an ether. The correct nomenclature for these compounds is established as Methylperoxymethane and Propylperoxyoctane, confirming that the proposed structures are indeed peroxides. The conversation emphasizes the distinction between ethers and peroxides in organic chemistry.
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Just a very quick question.

Ethers are such compounds as Methoxymethane and Propoxyoctane. The shortened structural forumlae for these are CH_3 O CH_3 and C_3 H_7 O C_8 H_{17}. I was wondering if it was possible to get an Ether with two oxygen atoms dividing the hydrocarbon groups;

E.g. Methdioxymethane CH_3 (O)_2 CH_3

Propdioxyoctance C_3 H_7 (O)_2 C_8 H_{17}

Cheers. :biggrin:

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A molecule with two oxygen atoms connected to each other would be a peroxide, not an ether. Yes there are methods of peroxide synthesis for the two molecules you mentioned.
 
so-crates said:
A molecule with two oxygen atoms connected to each other would be a peroxide, not an ether. Yes there are methods of peroxide synthesis for the two molecules you mentioned.

So it is:

Methperoxymethane CH_3 (O)_2 CH_3

Propperoxyoctance C_3 H_7 (O)_2 C_8 H_{17} ??

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The Bob said:
Methperoxymethane CH_3 (O)_2 CH_3

Propperoxyoxtance C_3 H_7 (O)_2 C_8 H_{17}

Let me correct myself:

Methylperoxymethane CH_3 (O)_2 CH_3

Propylperoxyoctance C_3 H_7 (O)_2 C_8 H_{17}

That right?

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
Yes, those are correct.
 

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