An organic compound having oxygen in between two alkyl groups is called ether.Structural formula of dimethyl ether.Structural formula of diethyl ether.
There are 7—1-butanol, 2-butanol, 2-methyl-1-propanol, 2-methyl-2-propanol, diethyl ether, methyl propylether, and methylisopropyl ether.
Any three uses of ether are listed below: > It is used as organic solvent. > It is used for purification of organic compounds. > It is used as refrigerant for cooling purpose.