Functional Groups Transformations Flashcards
Alkane -> Halogenoalkane
X2 + UV light
X2 = for example Cl2 or Br2
Alkene -> Alkane
H2 + Nickel catalyst
Alkene -> Halogenoalkane
HX
HX = for example HCl or HBr
Halogenoalkane -> Alkene
KOH + Ethanol + Reflux
Halogenoalkane -> Alcohol
Aqueous KOH + Reflux
Alcohol -> Chloroalkane
PCl5 or HCl
Alcohol -> Bromoalkane
KBr + H2SO4
Alcohol -> Alkene
Conc H3PO4
Alkene -> Alcohol
Steam + H3PO4
Alkene -> Dihalogenoalkane
X2
X2 = for example Cl2 or Br2
Alcohol -> Iodoalkane
I2 + Red phosphorus + Reflux
Alkene -> Diol
Acidified KMnO4
Alcohol -> Aldehyde
Potassium Dichromate + H2SO4 + Distillation
Alcohol -> Ketone
Potassium Dichromate + H2SO4 + Reflux
Aldehyde/Ketone -> Hydroxynitrile
HCN + Ethanol + Reflux
Aldehyde -> Carboxylic acid
Potassium Dichromate + H2SO4 + Reflux
Alcohol -> Ester
Carboxylic acid + acid catalyst
OR
Acyl chloride
Ester -> Alcohol + Carboxylic acid
Reflux + dilute acid or alkali
Carboxylic acid -> Ester
Alcohol + acid catalyst