16.2 Synthetic routes Flashcards

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What is organic synthesis

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The preparation of complex molecules from simple starting materials

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Predicting properties and reactions

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By identifying functional group

Look at solubility etc.

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What is the term target molecule

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Used to describe the compound that the chemist is attempting to prepare by organic synthesis

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How can the target molecule be obtained in a simple synthesis

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By reacting a readily availbl starting material with a readily available reagent in a one-step reaction

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Two stage synthesis:

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Identify functional groups in starting and targe molecules
Identify intermediate that links starting and target molecules
State reagents and conditions for each step

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6
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What is taxol

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Used as an anti-cancer drug - ovarian, breast and colon

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What is ozonolysis

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A technique used in organic chemistry to break open a C=C double bond
Useful in organic synthesis for preparation of aldehydes and ketones

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