Chapter 20.SE, Problem 61AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

How Fenclorac can be synthesized from phenylcyclohexane is to be shown.

Concept introduction:

The synthesis of Fenclorac from phenylcyclohexane involves the following steps. i) Bromination of the benzene ring ii) Conversion to a Grignard reagent iii) Reacting the Grignard reagent with formaldehyde to get a primary alcohol. iv) Oxidation of the primary alcohol to aldehyde v) Chlorination of the aldehyde vi) Conversion of the aldehyde to a hydroxy acid vii) Conversion of the acid to acid chloride.

To show:

The synthesis of Fenclorac from phenylcyclohexane.