ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (LOOSELEAF)-PACKAGE
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (LOOSELEAF)-PACKAGE
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Chapter 17, Problem 27P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Structure of compound B in the reaction sequence of synthesis of ovalicin starting with compound A is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

p-Toluenesulfonyl chloride reacts with alcohols to convert them to tosylates R-OTs.

The -OTs group is a much better leaving group than the hydroxyl group of an alcohol in a nucleophilic substitution reaction.

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