Organic Synthesis Flashcards
Alkene to Alkane
addition reaction
H₂/Ni
150°
50 atmospheres
Alkene to Haloalkane
Nucleophilic addition
HBr
Room temp
Alkene to Alcohol
Hydration reaction
H₂O and H₂SO₄
Alkene to Alkyl Hydrogensulphate
Electrophilic Addition
concentrated H₂SO₄
cold temp
Alkane to Haloalkane
Radical Substitution reaction
Br₂/Halogen
UV or Sunlight
Haloalkane to Alcohol
Nucleophilic substitution
NaOH(aq)
Heat under reflux with ethanol
Haloalkane to Alkene
Heat with acidified KOH
Haloalkane to Nitrile
Nucleophilic substitution
NaCN(aq) in ethanol solution.
Heat under reflux
Haloalkane to Amine
`Nucleophilic Substitution
Concentrated NH₃
Heat in a sealed environment
Alcohol to Alkene
Elimination Reaction Al₂O₃ at 300°C Conc H₂SO₄ Heat under reflux Add water
Alcohol to Aldehyde
Oxidation Reaction
Cr₂O₇²⁻/H⁺(aq)
Distillation
Alcohol to Ester
add a Carboxylic acid and H₂SO₄
Alcohol to Ketone
2° Alcohol
Oxidation
Cr₂O₇²⁻/H⁺
Heat under reflux
Alkyl Hydrogensulphate to Alcohol
Substitution reaction
raise to high temp
(boil)
Aldehyde to Alcohol
Reduction Reaction
NaBH₄