Synthetic routes Flashcards
1
Q
Alkene to alkane?
A
H2, nickel catalyst, 150C
2
Q
Alkene to haloalkane?
A
Hydrogen halide, room temperature
3
Q
Alkene to alcohol?
A
Steam, 300C, 60-70atm, H3PO4 catalyst
4
Q
Alcohol to alkene?
A
conc H3PO4 catalyst, heat
5
Q
Alkane to haloalkane?
A
UV, halogen
6
Q
Haloalkane to alcohol?
A
H2O, NaOH, heat, reflux
7
Q
Haloalkane to nitrile?
A
NaCN/KCN, reflux with ethanol
8
Q
Haloalkane to amine?
A
Excess ethanolic ammonia, heat
9
Q
Alcohol to haloalkane?
A
NaX, H2SO4
10
Q
Alcohol to ester?
A
COOH, conc H2SO4
11
Q
Alcohol to COOH?
A
K2Cr2O7/ H2SO4, reflux, heat
12
Q
Alcohol to aldehyde?
A
K2Cr2O7/H2SO4, distillation
13
Q
Alcohol to ketone?
A
K2Cr2O7/H2SO4, heat with reflux
14
Q
Aldehyde to alcohol?
A
NaBH4, water
15
Q
Aldehyde to COOH?
A
K2Cr2O7/H2SO4, reflux