Topic 18: Aromatic Synthesis pathways Flashcards
1
Q
Benzene to cyclohexane
A
H2,
Nickel catalyst
200 degrees
2
Q
Benzene to nitrobenzene
A
conc. HNO3
conc. H2SO4
50 degrees
3
Q
Nitrobenzene to phenylamine
A
Sn
conc. HCL
then NaOH
4
Q
Benzene to benzaldehyde
A
Acyl chloride
AlCl3 catalyst
5
Q
Phenylamine to Acetanilide
A
Acyl chloride or acid anhydride
6
Q
Benzaldehyde to Benzyl alcohol
A
NaBH4 (aq)