Williamson ether synthesis

The general reaction mechanism is as follows: Williamson ether synthesis mechanism An example is the reaction of sodium ethoxide with chloroethane to form diethyl ether and sodium chloride: Na+C2H5O− + C2H5Cl → C2H5OC2H5 + Na+Cl−

Williamson ether synthesis

The general reaction mechanism is as follows: Williamson ether synthesis mechanism An example is the reaction of sodium ethoxide with chloroethane to form diethyl ether and sodium chloride: Na+C2H5O− + C2H5Cl → C2H5OC2H5 + Na+Cl−