Organic synthesis Flashcards
1
Q
Alkane to Haloalkane
A
X2
UV light
2
Q
Alkene to Alkane
A
H2
Nickel cat
150°C
3
Q
Alkene to Haloalkane
A
HX
20°C
4
Q
Haloalkane to Alcohol
A
Warm KOH/NaOH
H2O
Reflux
5
Q
Alcohol to Haloalkane
A
NaX
H2SO4
20°C
6
Q
Alkene to Dihaloalkane
A
X2
20°C
7
Q
Alkene to Alcohol
A
Steam
300°C
60-70atm
H3PO4 cat
8
Q
Alcohol to Ester
A
Carboxylic acid Acid cat Heat OR Acyl Chloride OR Acid Anhydride
9
Q
Ester to Alcohol
A
Dilute acid or Alkali
Reflux
10
Q
Haloalkane to Nitrile
A
NaCN or KCN
Ethanol
Reflux
11
Q
Haloalkane to Amine
A
Excess ethanolic ammonia
Heat
12
Q
Nitrile to Amine
A
LiAH4 Dilute acid OR H2 Ni cat High temp and pressure
13
Q
Alcohol to aldehyde/ketone
A
K2Cr2O7
H2SO4
Distil
14
Q
Aldehyde/ketone to Alcohol
A
NaBH4
H2O
15
Q
Hydroxynitrile to Amine
A
LiAlH4 Dilute acid OR H2 Ni cat High temp high pressure
