Ethers and Epoxides; Thiols and Sulfides Video Tutorials

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Naming and Properties of Ethers

Common and IUPAC Naming of Ethers

https://youtu.be/MZbgA0w2Ts4 Links to an external site.

 

Naming Ethers: Another look

https://youtu.be/lMxgL939U44 Links to an external site.

 

Structure and Properties of Ethers

https://youtu.be/7zaFJUf5WNY Links to an external site.

 

Crown Ethers

https://youtu.be/YufTYxnlb9Q Links to an external site.

 

 

 

Preparation and Reactions of Ethers

Williamson Ether Synthesis

https://youtu.be/mNOYdafN5TI Links to an external site.

(NOTE:  This video erroneously claims that H- is a strong nucleophile.  However, other than that, it is the best video on this topic.)

 

Alkoxymercuration-Demercuration Reaction Mechanism

https://youtu.be/yHm5YT-XXiA Links to an external site.

 

Alkoxymercuration-Demercuration Practice & Examples

https://youtu.be/GwN7R0DWnDE Links to an external site.

 

Acidic Cleavage of Ethers

https://youtu.be/1k6MUeM-pEo Links to an external site.

 

Autooxidation

https://youtu.be/BRzaQcmFLes Links to an external site.

 

 

 

Nomenclature and Reactions of Epoxides

Naming Epoxides/Oxiranes

https://youtu.be/XYgm-_UFqWM Links to an external site.

 

Preparation of Epoxides

https://youtu.be/Djoe3fBLWys Links to an external site.

 

Stereochemistry of Epoxide Formation

https://youtu.be/E9fw0EU4wpA Links to an external site.

 

Overview of Ring Opening Reactions of Expoxides

https://youtu.be/j4yPeJI9gn0 Links to an external site.

 

Acid-Catalyzed Reactions of Epoxides: A Closer Look

https://youtu.be/NRsM8kXtT5s Links to an external site.

 

Reactions of Epoxides with Strong Nucleophiles: A Closer Look

https://youtu.be/rWfs1hyguaM Links to an external site.

 

 

 

Thiols & Sulfides

Naming Thiols

https://youtu.be/rLPKsboOH3U Links to an external site.

 

Reactions of Thiols

https://youtu.be/na-nJlO3Gn0 Links to an external site.