Ester vs Ether: What's the Difference?

6 Difference Between Ester And Ether

The main difference between esters and ethers is the presence of an oxygen atom bonded to two carbon atoms in their chemical structure. 

S.NO.	Ester	Ether
1.	Esters have an oxygen atom bonded to two carbon atoms in the form of a carbonyl group (-C=O) and a carboxyl group (-COOH).	Ethers have an oxygen atom bonded to two carbon atoms in the form of an oxygen atom (-O-) bonded to two carbon atoms.
2.	Esters are characterized by the presence of an ester group (-COOR).	Ethers are characterized by the presence of an ether group (-R-O-R').
3.	Esters are more reactive than ethers due to the presence of the ester group, which can undergo reactions with other molecules.	Ethers are less reactive.
4.	Esters have a lower boiling point than ethers due to the presence of the ester group, which can form hydrogen bonds with other molecules.	Higher Boiling point.
5.	Esters are more polar than ethers due to the presence of the ester group, which can form hydrogen bonds with other molecules.	Less polar than esters.
6.	Esters are typically produced through the condensation of an alcohol and a carboxylic acid.	Ethers are produced through the reaction of an alcohol and an alkyl halide.

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