1. Provide the structure of Intermediate A. 2. Provide a mechanism for the formation of Intermediate A. 3. Provide the structure of intermediate B. 4. Provide a mechanism for the formation of Intermediate B. 5. Provide a mechanism for the formation of the final product. MeO OH O H 1. H₂N 2. NaBH4, EtOH 3. Ac₂0 Imine Intermediate A (not isolated) 2. Me MeO OH Me 3. Amine Intermediate B (not isolated) Me
Reactive Intermediates
In chemistry, reactive intermediates are termed as short-lived, highly reactive atoms with high energy. They rapidly transform into stable particles during a chemical reaction. In specific cases, by means of matrix isolation and at low-temperature reactive intermediates can be isolated.
Hydride Shift
A hydride shift is a rearrangement of a hydrogen atom in a carbocation that occurs to make the molecule more stable. In organic chemistry, rearrangement of the carbocation is very easily seen. This rearrangement can be because of the movement of a carbocation to attain stability in the compound. Such structural reorganization movement is called a shift within molecules. After the shifting of carbocation over the different carbon then they form structural isomers of the previous existing molecule.
Vinylic Carbocation
A carbocation where the positive charge is on the alkene carbon is known as the vinyl carbocation or vinyl cation. The empirical formula for vinyl cation is C2H3+. In the vinyl carbocation, the positive charge is on the carbon atom with the double bond therefore it is sp hybridized. It is known to be a part of various reactions, for example, electrophilic addition of alkynes and solvolysis as well. It plays the role of a reactive intermediate in these reactions.
Cycloheptatrienyl Cation
It is an aromatic carbocation having a general formula, [C7 H7]+. It is also known as the aromatic tropylium ion. Its name is derived from the molecule tropine, which is a seven membered carbon atom ring. Cycloheptatriene or tropylidene was first synthesized from tropine.
Stability of Vinyl Carbocation
Carbocations are positively charged carbon atoms. It is also known as a carbonium ion.
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![**Synthesis Process and Mechanism Overview**
This educational material outlines a multi-step organic synthesis process represented by a sequence of chemical reactions. Each step involves specific reagents and leads to the formation of intermediates and a final product. The text explains the synthetic pathway involving the conversion of an initial compound through intermediates to the final product.
**Process Steps:**
1. **Provide the structure of Intermediate A.**
2. **Provide a mechanism for the formation of Intermediate A.**
3. **Provide the structure of Intermediate B.**
4. **Provide a mechanism for the formation of Intermediate B.**
5. **Provide a mechanism for the formation of the final product.**
**Chemical Reaction Pathway:**
- Starting Compound: An aromatic aldehyde with methoxy and hydroxyl groups.
- **Step 1:** Reaction with a methyl-substituted aniline forms Imine Intermediate A (not isolated).
- **Step 2:** Reduction by sodium borohydride (NaBH₄) in ethanol (EtOH) creates Amine Intermediate B (not isolated).
- **Step 3:** Acetylation with acetic anhydride (Ac₂O) forms the final product, which is an acetylated amine.
**Diagram Explanation:**
- The initial arrow labeled “1” indicates the reaction between the aldehyde and aniline to form the imine.
- The subsequent step noted as “2” shows the reduction process leading to the formation of an amine.
- The arrow labeled “3” represents acetylation, indicating the final transformation into the acetylated amine with a lactam ring structure.
This sequence describes a typical process for synthesizing a complex organic molecule via a planned strategy of reactions and transformations.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F321fd000-515a-4cf5-ac03-99096af58e6a%2F44bf4d79-037d-4bbf-b22b-2d354ab98781%2F5ilrucc_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
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