minimum number of steps; from one to six are required. List reagents by letter in the order that they are used; example: fa. NOTE: Assume that a normal aqueous (or mild acid) workup follows each reaction; you do not need to add reagents for the workup.) a. 1-butene b. N-methylpentanamide
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.
From the table of available reagents select the one(s) you would use to convert butanoic acid to each of the following products: (Use the minimum number of steps; from one to six are required. List reagents by letter in the order that they are used; example: fa. NOTE: Assume that a normal aqueous (or mild acid) workup follows each reaction; you do not need to add reagents for the workup.)
a. 1-butene
b. N-methylpentanamide
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