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 من OH O H 1. H₂N 2. NaBH4, EtOH 3. Ac₂0 Imine Intermediate A (not isolated) 2. Me MeO OH Ext Me Amine Intermediate B (not isolated) Me

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**Reaction Overview for Educational Purposes**

**Objectives:**
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.

**Reaction Scheme:**

- **Initial Structure:** A compound with a methoxy group (MeO) and a hydroxyl group (OH) attached to a benzene ring, featuring an aldehyde group (CHO).

- **Reagents:**

  1. Aniline derivative with a methyl group (Me) on an aromatic ring is used to form Imine Intermediate A (not isolated).
  2. The reaction continues with sodium borohydride (NaBH₄) in ethanol (EtOH) to reduce the imine, leading to Amine Intermediate B (not isolated).
  3. Acetic anhydride (Ac₂O) is then used to form the final product.

**Final Product:**
- The final compound has a phenolic structure with methoxy and hydroxyl groups, along with an amide linkage connecting to an aryl group with a methyl substituent.

Each step involves standard organic chemistry reactions: imine formation, reduction, and acetylation, leading to complex product formation.
Transcribed Image Text:**Reaction Overview for Educational Purposes** **Objectives:** 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. **Reaction Scheme:** - **Initial Structure:** A compound with a methoxy group (MeO) and a hydroxyl group (OH) attached to a benzene ring, featuring an aldehyde group (CHO). - **Reagents:** 1. Aniline derivative with a methyl group (Me) on an aromatic ring is used to form Imine Intermediate A (not isolated). 2. The reaction continues with sodium borohydride (NaBH₄) in ethanol (EtOH) to reduce the imine, leading to Amine Intermediate B (not isolated). 3. Acetic anhydride (Ac₂O) is then used to form the final product. **Final Product:** - The final compound has a phenolic structure with methoxy and hydroxyl groups, along with an amide linkage connecting to an aryl group with a methyl substituent. Each step involves standard organic chemistry reactions: imine formation, reduction, and acetylation, leading to complex product formation.
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