Organic compounds {ether, chemical}| can have an oxygen atom single-bonded between two carbons: -C-O-C-. Ethers are colorless, have pungent and sweet odor, are slightly reactive, are non-polar, are not basic or acidic, and are oxidizable or reducible. Ethers can dissolve in water if small. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers are flame-retardant chemicals.
Ether rings {dioxane} can have four carbons and two opposite-side oxygens, with no double bonds. Dioxane can dissolve in water.
Ether rings {oxazole} can have, oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, and two carbons.
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