Reactions Of Aromatic Compounds Flashcards
What is chlorination of benzene ?
Chlorination of benzene
What is nitration of benzene ?
Nitration of benzene
What is amination of benzene ?
Amination of benzene
What is p-Nitrotoluene
The starting point for the synthesis of benzocaine and procaine that are used as local anesthetics
What is sulfonation ?
Sulfonation
What is nitration of toluene
Nitration of toluene
What are the most important electrophiles capable of substituting onto aromatic ring ?
Carbocations, because they form a new carbon-carbon bond
What is friedal-crafts alkylation ?
Friedal-crafts alkylation
What is an acyl group?
A carbonyl group with an alkyl group attached to
Named with suffix oyl → methanoyl
Friedal-crafts acylation
What is the Clemmensen reduction ?
Clemmensen reduction
What is the alkyl benzene reaction ?
Alkyl benzene reaction
What are the reactions of phenol ?
What is the oxidation of phenols to quinones ?
Oxidation of phenols to quinones
What is an example of oxidation of phenols to quinones ?
Fruit browning