SOCl2 Flashcards
1
Q
purpose?
A
make alkyl chloride from alcohol
better yield than PCl3
2
Q
does HCl form?
A
yes, must add pyridine
3
Q
best substrates?
A
2º & 3º
4
Q
mechanism for best substrates?
A
Sn1-like
5
Q
stereochemistry for best substrates?
A
retention of configuration
this is different than normal Sn1 (usually get racemic mixture)
6
Q
what if 1º?
A
Sn2-like
get inversion of configuration