C16- Organic synthesis Flashcards by Eva Morrill

Q

Alkane to bromoalkane

A

Uv light

Br2

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Alkene to alkane

A

H2

Nickel catalyst

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Alkene to dibromoalkane

A

Bromine

RTP

(bromine water pretty much)

Electrophilic addition

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Q

Bromoalkane to alcohol

A

NaOH

Reflux

Nucleophilic substitution

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Secondary alcohol to ketone

A

Reflux

K2Cr2O7 / H2SO4

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Q

Primary alcohol to bromoalkane

A

NaBr

H2SO4

Reflux

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Q

Alkene to bromoalkane

A

Hbr

RTP

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Q

Primary alcohol to alkene

A

Conc H2SO4

Reflux

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Alkene to alcohol

A

H2O

300c

Acid catalyst (H3PO4)

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Q

Primary alcohol to aldehyde

A

Distil of product

K2Cr2O7 / H2SO4

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Aldehyde to carboxylic acid

A

Reflux

K2Cr2O7 / H2SO4

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Q

4 key steps to purification of an organic product

A

Separating funnel

Neutralise leftover acid catalyst

Anhydrous salt

Resdistil and measure bp

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Q

Why add sodium carbonate to purify an organic product

A

neutralises acid

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