Ethers Flashcards
1
Q
Williamson ether synthesis:
RO-Na+ + RX —> R-O-R
A
(CH3)3COH —> (CH3)3CO- Na+ (NaH)
THF
2
Q
Formation of epoxides:
CH2 = CH2 —> ClCH2CH2OH —> epoxide
A
- Cl2
- H2O
- NaOH
3
Q
opening of epoxides
A
- C6H5MgBr / ether
2. H3O+