Organic Synthesis Flashcards by Catherine Oo

Q

Alkene to Alkane

A

Hydrogen and Nickel Catalyst

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Alkane to Halogenalkane

A

UV light
Halogen

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Alkene to Halogenalkane

A

Hydrogen Halide

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Q

Halogenalkane to alkene

A

KOH and heat

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Q

Alkene to Alcohol

A

H2O (g) and acid catalyst

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Alcohol to Alkene

A

Conc H2SO4 or H3PO4 catalyst
Heat

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Halogenalkane to Nitrile

A

KCN/NaCN
Heat

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Nitrile to primary amine

A

Hydrogen/Ni catalyst

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Halogen alkane to primary amine

A

Excess NH3
Heat and pressure

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Halogenalkane to alcohol

A

NaOH/KOH and heat

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Alcohol to Halogenalkane

A

NaX and Acid

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Primary amine to secondary amine

A

Excess halogenalkane

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Primary Amine to Secondary Amide

A

Acyl Chloride/Acid Anhydride

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Alcohol to Aldehyde/Ketone

A

K2Cr2O7 and H+

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Aldehyde to Carboxyllic Acid

A

K2Cr2O7 and H+

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Aldehyde/Ketone to Hydroxynitrile

A

NaCN + H2SO4

Q

Carboxyllic Acid to Ester

A

Alcohol + Acid Catalyst
Heat

Q

Ester to Alcohol

A

Acid/Alkali
H2O

Q

Alcohol to Ester

A

Carboxylic Acid and acid catalyst
Heat

Q

Aldehyde/Ketone to Alcohol

A

NaBH4

Q

Carboxylic acid to acyl chloride/Acid Anyhdride

A

SOCl2

Q

acyl chloride/Acid Anyhdride to carboxylic acid

A

H2O

Q

acyl chloride/Acid Anyhdride to Primary amide

A

NH3

Q

acyl chloride/Acid Anyhdride to Secondary Amide

A

Primary Amine

Q

acyl chloride/Acid Anyhdride to ester

A

Alcohol

Q

Nitrile to carboxylic acid

A

H+/H2SO4