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Methyl and ethyl groups are important groups in organic chemistry. Among them, methyl group (- CH 🥰), containing only one carbon atom and three hydrogen atoms, is electrically neutral and has a simple structure. Ethyl group (- C ² H), which is formed by connecting two carbon atoms to five hydrogen atoms, is slightly more complex than methyl group.
Methoxy group (- OCH 🥰), which is a group connecting methyl group to oxygen atoms. Its chemical properties are active and play a key role in many organic reactions. Due to the strong electronegativity of oxygen atoms, methoxy groups show an electron-withdrawing induction effect. However, due to the existence of lone pairs of electrons on oxygen atoms, they can form a conjugate effect with adjacent atoms or groups. This dual property makes compounds containing methoxy groups exhibit unique reactivity and physical properties.
Methoxy groups are widely used. In the field of medicine, many drug molecules contain methoxy groups. With their electronic effects and steric resistance effects, the activity, solubility and bioavailability of drug molecules can be adjusted. For example, some anti-hypertensive drug molecules can better fit the receptor site and enhance the efficacy due to the introduction of methoxy groups. In materials science, organic materials containing methoxy groups can be used to prepare high-performance polymers, coatings, etc. Methoxy groups can participate in polymerization reactions to build polymer materials with specific structures and properties, such as some photoresist materials, which can be patterned and finely processed by means of the characteristics of methoxy groups. In the fragrance industry, methoxy-modified compounds can endow fragrances with unique aroma and stability, enriching fragrance categories.
In short, although methoxy groups have ordinary structures, they have far-reaching influence in various fields of chemistry. They are key elements in organic synthesis, drug research and development, material preparation, etc., and promote the continuous progress of chemical science and related industries.

The physical properties of methyl ether group and methoxy group are as follows:
methyl ether group, that is,\ (CH_3 - O -\), has the same essential structure as methoxy group. It has a certain volatility and is often found in ether compounds. Because of its high electronegativity of oxygen atoms, methoxy group has polarity, which makes methoxy group-containing substances show a certain solubility in polar solvents. For example, the common anisole can be dissolved in polar solvents such as ethanol due to the presence of methoxy group.
From the perspective of intermolecular force, although methoxy group cannot form intermolecular hydrogen bonds, there is a dipole-dipole force between molecules due to the existence of polarity. This makes the boiling point of methoxy compounds higher than that of alkanes with the same number of carbon atoms. For example, the boiling point of methyl ether (containing methoxy group) is higher than that of ethane, because the intermolecular dipole-dipole force of methyl ether is greater than the only dispersion force between ethane molecules.
Methoxy has a significant impact on the electron cloud distribution of aromatic ring systems such as benzene rings. It is an electron donor group, and it forms a\ (p -\ pi\) conjugation with the benzene ring through the lone pair electrons on its oxygen atom, which increases the electron cloud density of the benzene ring, especially the electron cloud density of the ortho and para-sites. Taking p-methoxy phenol as an example, due to the conjugation effect of the electron donor of methoxy group, the ortho and para-sites of the benzene ring are more prone to electrophilic substitution reactions
In infrared spectroscopy, the vibration absorption peak of the\ (C-O\) bond of the methoxy group is in the region of\ (1000 - 1300 cm ^ {-1}\). With this characteristic peak, it can be effectively identified when analyzing the structure of methoxy compounds. In hydrogen NMR spectroscopy, the hydrogen chemical shift on the carbon atom connected to the methoxy group has a specific range, which is crucial for determining the position of the methoxy group in the molecule.

Methethyl group and methethoxy group are both common groups in organic chemistry, and their chemical properties are unique.
Methethyl group is one of alkyl groups, which is formed by connecting one methyl group to one ethyl group. It has significant lipophilic properties. Due to the high proportion of carbon and hydrogen structures, it is easily soluble in non-polar organic solvents in organic systems and difficult to dissolve in water. Methethyl group is relatively stable, and under normal conditions, it is difficult to chemically react. However, under the action of high temperature, strong oxidant or special catalyst, methethyl group can undergo oxidation reaction, and the carbon-hydrogen bond is broken to form the corresponding oxidation product. At the same time, under specific conditions, methyl ethyl group can participate in the substitution reaction, and its hydrogen atom can be replaced by other atoms or groups.
Methethoxy is a genus of alkoxy group, which is composed of methoxy group and ethoxy group. The oxygen atom in this group has a lone pair of electrons, so that it exhibits a certain electron-giving effect, which can affect the electron cloud distribution of the molecules connected to it, and then affect the reactivity of the molecule. The oxygen atom in the methethoxy group has a large electronegativity, resulting in a certain polarity of the carbon-oxygen bond, which makes the carbon atom connected to it more susceptible to attack by nucleophiles, so it often plays an important role in nucleophilic substitution reactions. Moreover, the presence of methethoxy group can enhance the polarity of the molecule, so that the solubility of compounds containing this group in water is improved, and its hydrophilicity is stronger than that of methyl ethyl group. < Br >
The chemical properties of the two are significantly different. Methyl and ethyl groups are stable and lipophilic, while methethoxy groups have unique electronic effects and reactivity due to the existence of oxygen atoms, and are more hydrophilic. In many fields such as organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry, it is essential to fully understand the chemical properties of the two for rational design and synthesis of compounds.

To make methyl and ethyl groups, there are two methods to follow. First, the halogenated alkane interacts with sodium metal, which is a variant of the Wurtz reaction. Halogenated alkanes, such as bromoethane, and sodium metal in an anhydrous ether environment, sodium atoms can replace halogen atoms, so that dihalogenated alkanes are connected, and then methyl and ethyl groups are obtained. The reaction formula is as follows: 2C ² H Br + 2Na → C ² H - C ² H + 2NaBr. When reacting, it is necessary to pay attention to the anhydrous environment. Because water can react violently with sodium metal, the reaction is disordered, and there is no presence of aqueous ethers, soluble halogenated alkanes and sodium can facilitate the reaction.
Second, alcohol is used as raw material and can be obtained by dehydration reaction. Ethanol is heated to an appropriate temperature under the catalysis of concentrated sulfuric acid, and the intermolecular dehydration of alcohol can form ether. Taking ethanol as an example, the reaction is as follows: 2C ³ H OH $\ xrightarrow [140 ℃] {concentrated sulfuric acid} $C ³ H - O - C ³ H + H 2O O. In this reaction, concentrated sulfuric acid is a dehydrating agent and catalyst, and the temperature control is very critical. Ether can be mainly formed at about 140 ℃. If the temperature is too high, such as 170 ℃, ethanol is prone to intramolecular dehydration to form ethylene.
Furthermore, with olefin as the starting material, it can also be prepared by addition with alcohol under the action of a specific catalyst. For example, ethylene and ethanol under the action of acidic catalysts, the double bond of ethylene is opened, and the addition reaction occurs with ethanol to obtain methyl ethyl ether. This reaction condition is mild, the selectivity is good, and it is more friendly to the environment. However, the selection and preparation of the catalyst used is very important, and it needs to be screened according to the actual situation to achieve the best reaction effect.

Methyl cyanide and methoxyl are chemical substances. During storage and transportation, many taboos should be avoided and must not be ignored.
Methyl cyanide is highly irritating and toxic. When storing, it must be placed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Do not store with oxidants, acids, alkalis, etc., to prevent their interaction and danger. The container must be tightly sealed to prevent leakage. In addition, the storage site should be equipped with corresponding leakage emergency treatment equipment and suitable containment materials. If there is any leakage, it can be disposed of in time. During transportation, relevant regulations should also be followed, and special vehicles should be transported. Transportation personnel must be professionally trained to be familiar with its characteristics and emergency treatment methods. Transportation vehicles should be equipped with necessary fire-fighting equipment and leakage emergency treatment equipment, and the driving route should avoid densely populated areas.
Methoxy also has its special characteristics. Storage is suitable for low-temperature, dry and ventilated warehouses, away from fire and heat sources. Because of its flammability, it cannot be mixed with oxidants. The electrical equipment of the warehouse should meet the requirements of explosion protection to prevent accidents caused by electrical sparks. During transportation, the packaging must be firm to ensure that the road is bumpy and does not leak. Vehicles should hang obvious warning signs to remind the surrounding areas to pay attention.
In short, methylcyanide and methoxy should be stored and transported according to their characteristics, strictly abide by safety regulations, and must not be slack a little, so as to ensure the safety of personnel and the environment.