Organic synthesis - Grignard Reagents Flashcards
1
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Production of Grignard Reagents
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- Magnesium with halogenoalkane
2
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Magnesium with halogenoalkane
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Conditions: dissolved in dry ether
Product: alkyl magensium halide
RX + Mg –> RMgX
3
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With methanal in dry ether then dilute acid
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Product: primary alcohol
4
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With other aldehydes in dry ether then dilute acid
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Product: secondary alcohol
5
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With ketones in dry ether then dilute acid
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Product: tertiary alcohol
6
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With carbon dioxide in dry ether then dilute acid
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Product: carboxylic acid
