Chapter 13.8, Problem 14ATS

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: For the given reaction, the structure of compound 2 needs to be drawn. Also, reagents used for converting 1 into 3 need to be identified.

  

Concept introduction:

Preparation of epoxide- Epoxides can be prepared using peroxy acids. Alkenes are starting material in the preparation of epoxides with peroxy acids. Here, the general reaction is represented as follows:

  

Peroxy acids generally used in this process are MCPBA and peroxyacetic acid. The formation of epoxide via peroxy acid is a stereospecific process; thus, cis substituents in alkene (starting material) remain at cis to each other in the epoxide (product). Similarly, trans substituents in alkene remain at trans to each other.