Chapter 16: Ethers, Epoxides and Sulfides |
Epoxides
Epoxides are just a sub-class of
ethers, in that they contain the C-O-C unit.
However, the term "epoxide" is used to describe the 3 membered heterocyclic
system.
They are distinguished from other ethers by some their special reactivity.
Nomenclature:
Functional group suffix = alkene oxide (review)
Functional group prefix = epoxy-
ethylene oxide epoxyethane "epoxide" |
epoxypropane |
1,2-epoxycyclohexane |
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