4.3.2 - Synthetic Routes Flashcards
1
Q
Alcohol -> ketone
A
Heat secondary alcohol at reflux with acidified potassium dichromate.
2
Q
Alcohol -> aldehyde
A
Heat primary alcohol in distillation apparatus with acidified potassium dichromate.
3
Q
Aldehyde -> carboxylic acid
A
Oxidise with acidified potassium dichromate at reflux.
4
Q
Alcohol -> alkene
A
Heat at reflux with concentrated sulphuric acid.
5
Q
Alkene -> alcohol
A
Steam, phosphoric acid catalyst, 300 degrees C and 60-70 atm. Hydration.
6
Q
Alcohol -> haloalkane
A
NaX with sulphuric acid catalyst at 20 degrees C.
7
Q
Haloalkane -> alcohol
A
Warm NaOH at reflux
8
Q
Alkane -> haloalkane
A
X2 (e.g Cl2 or Br2) with UV light
9
Q
Alkene -> haloalkane
A
HX at 20 degrees C
10
Q
Alkene to dihaloalkane
A
X2 at 20 degrees C
