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The structure of a typical methoxy group. In organic chemistry, a methoxy group is the functional group consisting of a methyl group bound to oxygen.This alkoxy group has the formula R−O−CH 3.
Methanol and its vapours are flammable. Moderately toxic for small animals – Highly toxic to large animals and humans (in high concentrations) – May be fatal/lethal or cause blindness and damage to the liver, kidneys, and heart if swallowed – Toxicity effects from repeated over exposure have an accumulative effect on the central nervous system, especially the optic nerve – Symptoms may ...
Methanol fuel is an alternative biofuel for internal combustion and other engines, either in combination with gasoline or independently. Methanol (CH 3 OH) is less expensive to sustainably produce than ethanol fuel, although it is more toxic than ethanol and has a lower energy density than gasoline.
Anisole undergoes electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction at a faster speed than benzene, which in turn reacts more quickly than nitrobenzene.The methoxy group is an ortho/para directing group, which means that electrophilic substitution preferentially occurs at these three sites.
In organic chemistry, a functional group is a substituent or moiety in a molecule that causes the molecule's characteristic chemical reactions.The same functional group will undergo the same or similar chemical reactions regardless of the rest of the molecule's composition.
Methoxymethanol forms spontaneously when a water solution of formaldehyde and methanol are mixed. [3] [1] or when formaldehyde is bubbled through methanol.[4]In space methoxymethanol can form when methanol radicals (CH 2 OH or CH 3 O) react.
Alkali metal alkoxides are often oligomeric or polymeric compounds, especially when the R group is small (Me, Et). [3] [page needed] The alkoxide anion is a good bridging ligand, thus many alkoxides feature M 2 O or M 3 O linkages.