Organic Synthesis Flashcards
0
Q
what are the benefits of synthesising only 1 stereoisomer?
A
side effects
negligence cases
lower quantity - pharmacological activity
more economic - don’t discard half.
1
Q
Why are sensitive analysis methods required?
A
purity
identify impurities
limit impurity formation - change conditions
small concentrations identified.
2
Q
if a sample is pure, within what value will it melt?
A
MT within 1o of accepted value.
3
Q
why does LiAlH4 not reduce benzene?
A
It will not attack a region on negative charge (electron dense) around the benzene ring.
