Synthesis Flashcards
1
Q
Alkene to alkane
A
H2 + Ni catalyst at 150 degrees
2
Q
Alkene to dihaloalkane
A
Halogen at room temperature
3
Q
Alkene to alcohol
A
Conc H2SO4 then water then distill
4
Q
Alcohol to alkene
A
H2SO4 and heat
5
Q
Aldehyde to carboxylic acid
A
Reflux with excess acidified K2CR2O7
6
Q
Aldehyde to alcohol
A
NaBH4 then H2o
7
Q
Alcohol to aldehyde
A
Heat with excess primary alcohol
8
Q
Preparation of an ester
A
Mix equimolar amounts of alcohol and acid then heat with concentrated H2SO4
9
Q
Ketone to alcohol
A
NaBH4 in ether, then add H2O
10
Q
Alcohol to ketone
A
Reflux of a secondary alcohol with acidified potassium dichromate
11
Q
Haloalkane to alcohol
A
Heat with NaOH
12
Q
Haloalkane to Amine
A
Concentrated NH2 in ethanol