Chapter 18: Q60E (page 594)
Safrole, a substance isolated from the oil of sassafras, is used as a perfumery agent. Propose a synthesis of safrole from catechol (1,2-benzenediol).
Chapter 18: Q60E (page 594)
Safrole, a substance isolated from the oil of sassafras, is used as a perfumery agent. Propose a synthesis of safrole from catechol (1,2-benzenediol).
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In the formation of the prepolymer used to make epoxy resins, a bisphenol reacts with epichlorohydrin in the presence of a base. Show the product and mechanism when two moles of phenol react with epichlorohydrin.
The alkoxymercuration of alkenes involves the formation of an organomercury intermediate (I), which is reduced with NaBH4 to give an etherproduct. For each reaction below, predict the ether product and provide the mechanism formation.
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(b)
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Why do you suppose only symmetrical ethers are prepared by the sulfuric acid-catalyzed dehydration procedure? What product (s) would you expect if ethanol and 1-propanol were allowed to react together? In what ratio would the products be formed if the two alcohols were of equal reactivity?
How would you carry out the following transformations? More thanone step may be required.
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(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
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