SOCl2 Flashcards

1
Q

purpose?

A

make alkyl chloride from alcohol

better yield than PCl3

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2
Q

does HCl form?

A

yes, must add pyridine

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3
Q

best substrates?

A

2º & 3º

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4
Q

mechanism for best substrates?

A

Sn1-like

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5
Q

stereochemistry for best substrates?

A

retention of configuration

this is different than normal Sn1 (usually get racemic mixture)

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6
Q

what if 1º?

A

Sn2-like

get inversion of configuration

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