Naming Ethers for Alkoxy Molecules

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The discussion focuses on the naming of two ether compounds. The first compound, CH3OCH2CH=CH, is identified as methyl allyl ether by some participants, while the IUPAC name is noted as 3-methoxyprop-1-ene. The second compound, CH3OCH2CH2OCH3, is referred to as 1,2-dimethoxyethane in IUPAC terms, but is commonly called MEM. Participants express interest in whether there are alternative naming systems beyond IUPAC. The conversation highlights the nuances of ether nomenclature and the use of both common and systematic names in chemical identification.
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How do you name the following ethers?

1)CH3OCH2CH=CH
2)CH3OCH2CH2OCH3

I know the prefix of naming ether (-C-O-C-) is Alkoxy-, and have no suffix for this functionol group , how do you name ether molecules in general ?
 
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The first I'd call methyl allyl ether. Although the IUPAC name would be something like 3-methoxyprop-1-ene.

The second with IUPAC would be 1,2-dimethoxyethane, although I think most would just refer to it as MEM.
 
Originally posted by Chemicalsuperfreak
the IUPAC name would be something like 3-methoxyprop-1-ene.The second with IUPAC would be 1,2-dimethoxyethane
Got it, thanks.

The first I'd call methyl allyl ether.
I think most would just refer to it as MEM
Is there any nameing system other than the IUPAC ?
 
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