Provide a synthesis for the target molecule shown below, starting with an alkyl halide or alcohol of your choice. In each case, show your retrosynthetic analysis, and then provide a complete synthesis, showing all necessary reagents. Which of the following syntheses are suitable to prepare the given target molecule (as the major product formed)? Select all that apply. D OH Br OH OH conc H₂SO heat 1) TSCL pyndine 2) BUCK BUCK 1-BUCK conc H₂SO, heat
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.
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