Chapter 18.SE, Problem 64GP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Starting from compounds having ten or fewer carbons how to synthesize racemic disparlure is to be shown.

Concept introduction:

Lower alkynes are converted into higher alkynes by converting them into the alkynides and then treating with the alkyl halide required. The alkyne obtained can be reduced to an alkene using Lindlar catalyst. The alkene when oxidized with peracids will yield the epoxide.

To show:

Starting from compounds having ten or fewer carbons how to synthesize racemic disparlure.