Epoxides, Ethers, Vicinal Diols Flashcards
1
Q
Synthesizing Epoxides Using Halohydrins
A
Br2, H2O
NaH
2
Q
Synthesizing Epoxides Using mCPBA
A
Concerted donation and acceptance
3
Q
Opening Epoxides: Acidic Conditions
A
More substituted C
mCPBA
ROH
——->
H+
4
Q
Opening Epoxides: Basic Conditions
A
Less substituted C
mCPBA
ROH
——–>
NaOCH3
5
Q
Synthesizing Vicinal Diols: Anti Addition of 2 OH Groups
A
mCPBA
H3O+
6
Q
Synthesizing Vicinal Diols: Syn Addition of 2 OH Groups
A
mCPBA
OsO4, H2O