Epoxides Flashcards
1
Q
what is an epoxide
A
a cyclic 3 membered ether that is reactive
2
Q
why are epoxides reactive
A
ring strain
3
Q
how do you name an epoxide with no substituants
A
oxirane
4
Q
how do you name an epoxide with two substituants
A
2, 3- epoxy pentane
5
Q
what are the two ways to make epoxides
A
A. mCPBA (+enantiomer)
B. Br2/H2O then NaH (+enantiomer)
6
Q
what do you do with epoxides
A
open them because they make great electrophiles
7
Q
how do you add a carbon using an epoxide
A
with RMgX
8
Q
what will open an epoxide
A
a strong nucleophile
