2,4-D is a synthetic auxin (a plant hormone) used in the control of broadleaf weeds, and one of the most widely used herbicides in the world. It is produced commercially by the following reaction: chloroacetic acid + dichlorophenol → hydrochloric acid + 2,4-D C2H3ClO2 + C6H4Cl2O → HCl + C8H6Cl2O3 How much chloroacetic acid does it take to manufacture 5.18 grams of 2,4-D?
Reactions of Ethers
Ethers (R-O-R’) are compounds formed by replacing hydrogen atoms of an alcohol (R-OH compound) or a phenol (C6H5OH) by an aryl/ acyl group (functional group after removing single hydrogen from an aromatic ring). In this section, reaction, preparation and behavior of ethers are discussed in the context of organic chemistry.
Epoxides
Epoxides are a special class of cyclic ethers which are an important functional group in organic chemistry and generate reactive centers due to their unusual high reactivity. Due to their high reactivity, epoxides are considered to be toxic and mutagenic.
Williamson Ether Synthesis
An organic reaction in which an organohalide and a deprotonated alcohol forms ether is known as Williamson ether synthesis. Alexander Williamson developed the Williamson ether synthesis in 1850. The formation of ether in this synthesis is an SN2 reaction.
2,4-D is a synthetic auxin (a plant hormone) used in the control of broadleaf weeds, and one of the most widely used herbicides in the world. It is produced commercially by the following reaction:
chloroacetic acid + dichlorophenol → hydrochloric acid + 2,4-D
C2H3ClO2 + C6H4Cl2O → HCl + C8H6Cl2O3
How much chloroacetic acid does it take to manufacture 5.18 grams of 2,4-D?
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