Synthesis of Diethyl Ether from Ethanol. HTML and editorial by Metwurst This is somewhat dangerous to perform with the right equipment, and without the right gear, very dangerous!
Diethyl ether, or CH3CH2-O-CH2CH3, is a great solvent for many things, but is extremely flammable. Professional chemists will be well appraised of the hazards presented in using ether, but the layperson is less likely to be aware of these dangers. Diethyl Ether vapors 'hug' the ground, and in dry air explosive peroxides can form. From Eric Weisstein's World of Chemistry. Portions of this entry contributed by Dana Romero Organic chemistry is the study of hydrocarbon compounds, i.e., substances consisting of the elements hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen.
Carbon atoms can form strong bonds with as many as four other carbon atoms in addition to being able to form ring structures and multiple bonds, thus producing an enormous number and variety of organic molecules. A table of some important functional groups are illustrated above. Common organic oxidation/reduction reactions include. WebElements Periodic Table of the Elements. Organic Syntheses Website. Periodic Table of Elements [Interactive]