Ethers are a class of organic compounds that contain one or more ether groups in their molecules. The ether group is composed of one oxygen atom and two carbon atoms, and its chemical formula is R-O-R ', where R and R' represent two different hydrocarbon groups. Ether compounds typically have lower boiling and melting points, higher density and viscosity, and good solubility. They are widely used in fields such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agriculture, plastics, and rubber industries.
