Ether

: This article is about ether as a general class of chemical compounds. For other meanings, see Ether (disambiguation)

Physical properties

Ether molecules cannot form hydrogen bonds among each other, resulting in a relatively low boiling point comparable to that of the analogous alkanes. Ethers are more hydrophobic than esters or amides of comparable structure.

Related Topics:
Hydrogen bond - Boiling point - Alkane - Hydrophobic - Amide

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