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ether

An organooxygen compound with formula ROR, where R is not hydrogen.

ChEBI ID: 25698

Members (115)

MemberDefinitionRole
1-(2-(3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propoxy)-4-methoxyphenylethyl)-1h-imidazoleAn ether that is 2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethanol in which the hydrogen of the hydroxy group has been substituted by a 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propyl group.SKF-96365 free base
2-[[2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-6-methyl-1-benzopyran-4-ylidene]amino]butanoic acid2-[[2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-6-methyl-1-benzopyran-4-ylidene]amino]butanoic acid
2-[[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6-methyl-1-benzopyran-4-ylidene]amino]-4-methylpentanoic acid2-[[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6-methyl-1-benzopyran-4-ylidene]amino]-4-methylpentanoic acid
2'-methoxyflavone2'-methoxyflavone
2'-o-methyladenosineA member of the class of adenosines that is adenosine in which the hydroxy group at position 2' is replaced by a methoxy group. It has been isolated from the mycelia of Cordyceps sinensis.cordysinin B
3,3',4',5,6,7,8-heptamethoxyflavone3-Methoxynobiletin
3,7-dimethoxyflavone3,7-dimethoxy-2-phenyl-1-benzopyran-4-one
3'-demethylnobiletin3'-Hydroxy-4',5,6,7,8-pentamethoxyflavone
3',4',5'-trimethoxyflavone3',4',5'-Trimethoxyflavone
4'-hydroxy-5,6,7,8,3'-pentamethoxyflavone4'-Hydroxy-3',5,6,7,8-pentamethoxyflavone
4'-methoxyflavone2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-benzopyran-4-one
5-demethylnobiletinDemethylnobiletin
5-hydroxy-3,6,7,8,3',4'-hexamethoxyflavone5-Hydroxy-3,3',4',6,7,8-hexamethoxyflavone
5-hydroxy-6,7-dimethoxyflavoneMosloflavone
5-Hydroxy-7-methoxy-6-methylflavone5-Hydroxy-7-methoxy-6-methylflavone
5-Hydroxyauranetin5-Hydroxyauranetin
5-Methoxyflavone5-Methoxyflavone
5,7-Dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)chroman-4-one5,7-Dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)chroman-4-one
5,7-dimethoxy-2-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-4-one5,7-dimethoxy-2-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-4-one
5,7,4'-trimethylapigenin4',5,7-Trimethoxyflavone
6-methoxy-2-(3-methoxyphenyl)-1-benzopyran-4-one6-methoxy-2-(3-methoxyphenyl)-1-benzopyran-4-one
6-methoxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-benzopyran-4-one6-methoxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-benzopyran-4-one
6-methoxyflavone6-Methoxyflavone
6,3',4'-Trimethoxyflavanone6,3',4'-Trimethoxyflavanone
7-methoxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-4-one7-methoxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-4-one
7-methoxyflavone7-Methoxyflavone
acebutololAn ether that is the 2-acetyl-4-(butanoylamino)phenyl ether of the primary hydroxy group of 3-(propan-2-ylamino)propane-1,2-diol.acebutolol
acetylspiramycinA macrolide antibiotic produced by various Streptomyces species.spiramycin II
adefovirA member of the class of phosphonic acids that is methylphosphonic acid in which one of the methyl hydrogens has been replaced by a 2-(6-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)ethoxy group. An inhibitor of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase, the bis(t-butoxycarbonyloxymethyl) ester (dipivoxil ester) prodrug is used to treat chronic hepatitis B viral infection.adefovir
adefovir dipivoxilAn organic phosphonate that is the dipivoxil ester of adefovir. A prodrug for adefovir, an HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor, adefovir pivoxil is used to treat chronic hepatitis B viral infection.adefovir pivoxil
alpinetin7-hydroxy-5-methoxy-2-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-4-one
althiomycinA peptide antibiotic isolated from soil and enteric bacteria. It is a protein synthesis inhibitor which exhibits antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.althiomycin
aplysiatoxinThe parent member of the class of aplysiatoxins. It is a cyanotoxin produced by several species of freshwater and marine cyanobacteria, as well as algae and molluscs.aplysiatoxin
artemetinArtemetin
bis(2-chloro-1-methylethyl) etherBis(2-chloro-1-methylethyl)ether
bis(2-chloroethyl)etherBis(2-chloroethyl)ether
bis(chloromethyl) etherAn ether that is dimethyl ether in which one of the hydrogens attached to each of the methyl group has replaced by a chlorine.bis(chloromethyl) ether
bongkrekic acidA tricarboxylic acid that is docosa-2,4,8,10,14,18,20-heptaenedioic acid substituted at positions 2 ,5 and 17 by methyl groups, at positions 6 by a methoxy group and at position 20 by a carboxymethyl group. It is produced by the bacterium Burkholderia gladioli and implicated in outbreaks of food-borne illness involving coconut and corn-based products in Indonesia and China.bongkrekic acid
butyl carbitolEthanol, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)-
calycopterin5-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3,6,7,8-tetramethoxy-4H-chromen-4-one
cellulose sulfateormeloxifene
cetirizineA member of the class of piperazines that is piperazine in which the hydrogens attached to nitrogen are replaced by a (4-chlorophenyl)(phenyl)methyl and a 2-(carboxymethoxy)ethyl group respectively.cetirizine
chloromethyl methyl etherChloromethyl methyl ether
cytotrienin aA 21-membered macrocyclic lactam which contains three conjugated double bonds as part of the ring system. It acts as an apoptosis inducer in human leukemia HL-60 cells and is isolated from Streptomyces sp.cytotrienin A
debromoaplysiatoxinA member of the class of aplysiatoxins that has the structure of the parent aplysiatoxin, but is lacking the bromo substituent on the benzene ring at the position para to the phenolic hydroxy group. It is a cyanotoxin produced by several species of freshwater and marine cyanobacteria, as well as algae and molluscs.debromoaplysiatoxin
demethoxysudachitinDemethoxysudachitin
demycarosylturimycin hA macrolide antibiotic produced by various Streptomyces species that is used to treat toxoplasmosis and various other infections of soft tissues.spiramycin I
dimeflinedimefline
dimethenamidAn organochlorine compound that is 2-chloroacetamide substituted by a 2,4-dimethylthiophen-3-yl and a 1-methoxypropan-2-yl group at the nitrogen atom.2-chloro-N-(2,4-dimethylthiophen-3-yl)-N-(1-methoxypropan-2-yl)acetamide
dimethyl etherAn ether in which the oxygen atom is connected to two methyl groups.dimethyl ether
diphenhydramineAn ether that is the benzhydryl ether of 2-(dimethylamino)ethanol. It is a H1-receptor antagonist used as a antipruritic and antitussive drug.diphenhydramine
econazoleA member of the class of imidazoles that is 1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(imidazol-1-yl)ethanol in which the hydroxyl hydrogen is replaced by a 4-chlorobenzyl group.1-{2-(4-chlorobenzyloxy)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethyl}imidazole
enfluraneAn ether in which the oxygen atom is connected to 2-chloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethyl and difluoromethyl groups.enflurane
enilconazoleA member of the class of imidazoles in which the hydrogen at position 1 is replaced by a 2-(allyloxy)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethyl group.1-[2-(allyloxy)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethyl]imidazole
episilvestrolAn organic heterotricyclic compound that is a 5'''-epimer of silvestrol. Isolated from Aglaia silvestris, it exhibits antineoplastic activity.epi-silvestrol
eprazinoneA member of the class of piperazines in which the two amino hydrogens of piperazine are replaced by 2-benzoylpropyl and 2-ethoxy-2-phenylethyl groups.eprazinone
estinAn oxaspiro compound that is 3H,4'H-spiro[[1]benzofuran-2,1'-cyclohexa[2,5]diene]-3,4'-dione substituted by methoxycarbonyl, hydroxy, chloro, methyl, methoxy and chloro groups at positions 2', 4, 5, 6, 6' and 7, respectively. It is a fungal metabolite isolated from Aspergillus terreus and Penicillium glabrum.(+)-geodin
etherAn ether in which the oxygen atom is linked to two ethyl groups.diethyl ether
ethofumesateA methanesulfonate ester that is methanesulfonic acid in which the hydrogen of the hydroxy group has been replaced by a 2-ethoxy-3,3-dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl group.2-ethoxy-3,3-dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl methanesulfonate
ethyl tert-butyl etherAn ether having ethyl and tert-butyl as the two alkyl components. It is used as an engine fuel additive to reduce emissions of carbon monoxide and soot.tert-butyl ethyl ether
everolimusA macrocyclic lactone that is rapamycin in which the hydroxy group attached to the cyclohexyl moiety has been converted into the corresponding 2-hydroxyethyl ether. It is an immunosuppressant and antineoplastic agent.everolimus
fenticonazoleA member of the class of imidazoles that carries a 2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-{[4-(phenylsulfanyl)benzyl]oxy}ethyl group at position 1.1-[2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-{[4-(phenylsulfanyl)benzyl]oxy}ethyl]imidazole
flurothylflurotyl
gbr 12935An N-alkylpiperazine that consists of piperazine bearing 2-(benzhydryloxy)ethyl and 3-phenylpropyl groups at positions 1 and 4 respectively. Potent and selective inhibitor of dopamine uptake (KD = 5.5 nM in rat striatal membranes).1-[2-(benzhydryloxy)ethyl]-4-(3-phenylpropyl)piperazine
gs-5816A complex organic heteropentacyclic compound that is a hepatitis C virus nonstructural protein 5A inhibitor used in combination with sofosbuvir (under the brand name Epclusa) for treatment of patients with chronic hepatitis C of all six major genotypes.velpatasvir
gs-7340An L-alanine derivative that is isopropyl L-alaninate in which one of the amino hydrogens is replaced by an (S)-({[(2R)-1-(6-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)propan-2-yl]oxy}methyl)(phenoxy)phosphoryl group. A prodrug for tenofovir, it is used (as the fumarate salt) in combination therapy for the treatment of HIV-1 infection.tenofovir alafenamide
hesperetin5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-4-one
hydroxygenkwaninLuteolin 7-methyl ether
iejimalide bA macrolide that is isolated from the marine tunicate Eudistoma cf. rigida and exhibits potent in vitro cytotoxic activity.lejimalide B
isoconazoleA member of the class of imidazoles that carries a 2-[(2,6-dichlorobenzyl)oxy]-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethyl group at position 1.1-{2-[(2,6-dichlorobenzyl)oxy]-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethyl}imidazole
ketoconazoleA dioxolane that is 1,3-dioxolane which is substituted at positions 2, 2, and 4 by imidazol-1-ylmethyl, 2,4-dichlorophenyl, and [para-(4-acetylpiperazin-1-yl)phenoxy]methyl groups, respectively.1-acetyl-4-(4-{[2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(1H-imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl]methoxy}phenyl)piperazine
KumatakeninKumatakenin
l 683590A macrolide that is produced by the fermentation of Streptomyces hygroscopicus and exhibits strong immunosuppressant properties.ascomycin
l 744832A secondary carboxamide resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of 2-{[(2S,3S)-2-{[(2R)-2-amino-3-sulfanylpropyl]amino}-3-methylpentyl]oxy}-3-phenylpropanoic acid with the amino group of propan-2-yl (2S)-2-amino-4-(methylsulfonyl)butanoate. It is a farnesyltransferase inhibitor that exhibits anticancer properties.L-744,832
marineosin aA macrocycle isolated from a marine sediment-derived actinomycete, Streptomyces sp. It exhibits cytotoxicity against colon tumour cell lines.marineosin A
marineosin bA macrocycle isolated from a marine sediment-derived actinomycete, Streptomyces sp. A stereoisomer of marineosin A, it exhibits cytotoxicity against colon tumour cell lines.marineosin B
metalaxylAn alanine derivative that is methyl alaninate in which one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen is substituted by a methoxyacetyl group, while the other is substituted by a 2,6-dimethylphenyl group.methyl N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-N-(methoxyacetyl)alaninate
methoxyacetic acidA monocarboxylic acid that is acetic acid in which one of the methyl hydrogens is replaced by a methoxy group.methoxyacetic acid
methoxyfluraneAn ether in which the two groups attached to the central oxygen atom are methyl and 2,2-dichloro-1,1-difluoroethyl.methoxyflurane
methyl tert-butyl etherAn ether having methyl and tert-butyl as the two alkyl components.methyl tert-butyl ether
metolachlorAn organochlorine compound that is 2-chloroacetamide substituted by a (2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-(1-methoxypropan-2-yl) group at the nitrogen atom.2-chloro-N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-(1-methoxypropan-2-yl)acetamide
miconazoleA member of the class of imidazoles that is 1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(imidazol-1-yl)ethanol in which the hydroxyl hydrogen is replaced by a 2,4-dichlorobenzyl group.1-[2-(2,4-dichlorobenzyloxy)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethyl]imidazole
migrastatinA 14-membered macrolide which is isolated from Streptomyces sp.MK929-43F1 and inhibits cell migration of human esophageal cancer EC17 cells and mouse melanona B16 cells.migrastatin
mitomycin aA member of the family of mitomycins that exhibits antibiotic and antitumour properties as well as a high level of toxicity.mitomycin A
mre 269A member of the class of pyrazines that is {4-[(propan-2-yl)(pyrazin-2-yl)amino]butoxy}acetic acid carrying two additional phenyl substituents at positions 5 and 6 on the pyrazine ring. The active metabolite of selexipag, an orphan drug used for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.ACT-333679
mycophenolate mofetilA carboxylic ester resulting from the formal condensation between the carboxylic acid group of mycophenolic acid and the hydroxy group of 2-(morpholin-4-yl)ethanol. In the liver, it is metabolised to mycophenolic acid, an immunosuppressant for which it is a prodrug. It is widely used to prevent tissue rejection following organ transplants as well as for the treatment of certain autoimmune diseases.mycophenolate mofetil
N-(2-ethylphenyl)-2-[[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-oxo-1-benzopyran-6-yl]oxy]acetamideN-(2-ethylphenyl)-2-[[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-oxo-1-benzopyran-6-yl]oxy]acetamide
negleteinNegletein
nodularinNodularin
novobiocinA coumarin-derived antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces niveus.novobiocin
o-methyl threonineAn L-threonine derivative that is L-threonine with a methyl group replacing the hydrogen on the hydroxy side chain.O-methyl-L-threonine
oripavineA morphinane alkaloid with formula C18H19NO3. It is the major metabolite of thebaine.oripavine
orphenadrineA tertiary amino compound which is the phenyl-o-tolylmethyl ether of 2-(dimethylamino)ethanol.orphenadrine
oxadixylAn oxazolidinone that is N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-2-methoxyacetamide in which the amide hydrogen is replaced by a 2-oxo-1,3-oxazolidin-3-yl group. A systemic fungicide used to treat seeds of a variety of food crops, as well as lawns.oxadixyl
pinostrobin(2R)-5-hydroxy-7-methoxy-2-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-4-one
raptorsA pyridinemonocarboxylic acid that is nicotinic acid which is substituted substituted at position 5 by a methoxymethyl group and at position 2 by a 4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl group, that in turn is substituted by isopropyl, methyl, and oxo groups at positions 4, 4, and 5, respectively.2-(4-isopropyl-4-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-5-(methoxymethyl)nicotinic acid
rolapitantAn azaspiro compound that is 1,7-diazaspiro[4.5]decan-2-one carrying additional phenyl and 1-{[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethoxy}methyl substituents at position 8. Used (in the form of the hydrochloride hydrate) for the prevention of delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of emetogenic cancer chemotherapy.rolapitant
salmeterol xinafoateA phenol having a hydroxymethyl group at C-2 and a 1-hydroxy-2-{[6-(4-phenylbutoxy)hexyl]amino}ethyl group at C-4; derivative of phenylethanolamine.2-(hydroxymethyl)-4-(1-hydroxy-2-{[6-(4-phenylbutoxy)hexyl]amino}ethyl)phenol
selexipagA member of the class of pyrazines that is N-(methanesulfonyl)-2-{4-[(propan-2-yl)(pyrazin-2-yl)amino]butoxy}acetamide carrying two additional phenyl substituents at positions 5 and 6 on the pyrazine ring. An orphan drug used for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is a prodrug for ACT-333679 (the free carboxylic acid).selexipag
sertaconazoleA member of the class of imidazoles that carries a 2-[(7-chloro-1-benzothiophen-3-yl)methoxy]-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethyl group at position 1.1-{2-[(7-chloro-1-benzothiophen-3-yl)methoxy]-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethyl}imidazole
sevofluraneAn ether compound having fluoromethyl and 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoroisopropyl as the two alkyl groups.sevoflurane
sideritoflavoneSideritiflavone
silvestrolAn organic heterotricyclic compound that consists of a 2,3,3a,8b-tetrahydro-H-benzo[b]cyclopenta[d]furan framework substituted by hydroxy groups at positions C-1 and C-8b, a methoxycarbonyl group at C-2, a phenyl group at C-3, a 4-methoxyphenyl group at C-3a, a methoxy group at C-8 and a 1,4-dioxan-2-yloxy group at position C-6 which in turn is substituted by a methoxy group at position 3 and a 1,2-dihydroxyethyl group at position 6. Isolated from Aglaia silvestris, it exhibits antineoplastic activity.silvestrol
sirolimusA macrolide lactam isolated from Streptomyces hygroscopicus consisting of a 29-membered ring containing 4 trans double bonds, three of which are conjugated. It is an antibiotic, immunosupressive and antineoplastic agent.sirolimus
soraphen aA macrolide and an agent highly effective against plant-pathogenic fungi. It was extensively researched for agricultural use until it was discovered to be a teratogen.soraphen A
sudachitinSudachitin
sufentanilAn anilide resulting from the formal condensation of the aryl amino group of 4-(methoxymethyl)-N-phenyl-1-[2-(2-thienyl)ethyl]piperidin-4-amine with propanoic acid.sufentanil
tembotrioneAn aromatic ketone that is 2-benzoylcyclohexane-1,3-dione in which the phenyl group is substituted at positions 2, 3, and 4 by chlorine, (2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)methyl, and methylsulfonyl groups, respectively. It is a post-emergence herbicide used (particularly in conjunction with the herbicide safener cyprosulfamide) for the control of a wide range of broad-leaved and grassy weeds in corn and other crops.tembotrione
ternatin (flavonoid)Ternatin
tetraconazoleA member of the class of triazoles that is 1,2,4-triazole substituted at position 1 by a 2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)propyl group.1-[2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-(1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)propyl]1,2,4-triazole
tioconazoleA member of the class of imidazoles that comprises 2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethylimidazole carrying an additional (2-chloro-3-thienyl)methoxy substituent at position 2.1-{2-[(2-chloro-3-thienyl)methoxy]-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethyl}imidazole
vanoxerineAn N-alkylpiperazine that consists of piperazine bearing 2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)methoxy]ethyl and 3-phenylpropyl groups at positions 1 and 4 respectively. Potent, competitive inhibitor of dopamine uptake (Ki = 1 nM for inhibition of striatal dopamine uptake). Has > 100-fold lower affinity for the noradrenalin and 5-HT uptake carriers. Also a potent sigma ligand (IC50 = 48 nM). Centrally active following systemic administration.vanoxerine
vilanterolAn dichlorobenzene derivative that is used in the form of its trifenate salt for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.vilanterol
vinyl etherVinyl ether
zapotinZapotin

Research

Studies (63,409)

TimeframeStudies, Drugs in This Class (%)All Drugs %
pre-199012,675 (19.99)18.7374
1990's8,320 (13.12)18.2507
2000's15,075 (23.77)29.6817
2010's20,983 (33.09)24.3611
2020's6,356 (10.02)2.80

Study Types

Publication TypeStudies, Drugs in This Class (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials10,193 (13.99%)5.53%
Reviews5,492 (7.54%)6.00%
Case Studies6,032 (8.28%)4.05%
Observational524 (0.72%)0.25%
Other50,593 (69.46%)84.16%