Alkoksiryhmä
Alkoksiryhmä is a functional group in organic chemistry consisting of an alkyl group bonded to an oxygen atom, which is then bonded to another carbon atom. The general formula for an alkoksiryhmä is R-O-, where R represents an alkyl group. Common examples of alkoksiryhmä include methoxy (-OCH3), ethoxy (-OCH2CH3), and propoxy (-OCH2CH2CH3).
Alkoksiryhmä can be found in various organic compounds, such as ethers and esters. Ethers have the general
For instance, alkoksiryhmä can increase the polarity of a molecule, affecting its solubility in different solvents.