Chapter 18, Problem 18.90AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A synthesis of bombykol using $\text{10-undecyne-1-ol}$ and $\text{1-pentyne}$ as a starting material is to be proposed.

Concept introduction:

The Suzuki coupling is the reaction in which an aryl or vinylic boronic acid is coupled to an aryl or vinylic iodide or bromide. It is a $\text{Pd}(0)$ catalyzed reaction. This reaction can be used to prepare biaryls, aryl-substituted alkenes, and conjugated alkenes.