Common Names of Ethers Name the two alkyl groups attached to the oxygen and add the word ether. Name the groups in alphabetical order Symmetrical:Use dialkyl or just alkyl. CH3 CH3CH2-O-CH2CH3 CH3-O-C-CH3 CH3 diethyl ether or t-butyl methyl ether or ethyl ether Chapter 14 methyl t-butyl ether sChapter 14 9 Common Names of Ethers • Name the two alkyl groups attached to the oxygen and add the word ether. • Name the groups in alphabetical order • Symmetrical: Use dialkyl or just alkyl. diethyl ether or ethyl ether t-butyl methyl ether or methyl t-butyl ether CH3CH2 O CH2CH3 CH3 O C CH3 CH3 CH3