Synthetic routes - aliphatic compounds Flashcards
1
Q
Alkane to Haloalkane
A
halogen
uv light - free radical substitution
2
Q
Alkene to alkane
A
H2
Nickle catalyst
3
Q
Alkene to haloalkane
A
halogen halide
4
Q
Alkene to alcohol
A
H2O (steam)
H3PO4
5
Q
Haloalkane to nitrile
A
CN
ethanol
6
Q
Haloalkane to amine
A
NH2
ethanol
7
Q
Haloalkane to alcohol
A
NaOH(aq)
8
Q
Alcohol to haloalkane
A
sodium halide
H2SO4
9
Q
Alcohol to alkene
A
H2PO4 or H2SO4
heat
10
Q
Secondary Alcohol to ketone
A
K2Cr2O7/H2SO4,
reflux
11
Q
Primary alcohol to aldehyde
A
K2Cr2O7/H2SO4
distillation
12
Q
Aldehyde to primary alcohol
A
NaBH4
13
Q
Ketone to secondary alcohol
A
NaBH4
14
Q
Primary alcohol to Carboxylic acid
A
K2Cr2O7/H2SO4
reflux
15
Q
Alcohol to ester
A
carboxylic acid/conc. H2SO4 OR acid anhydride
