Chapter 22, Problem 43P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure of the phthalimide derivative formed by the reaction of given dihaloalkanes with one equivalent of the potassium salt of phthalimide has to be stated.

Concept Introduction:

The general steps involved in the Gabriel synthesis are as follows.

The first step is the reaction of a base with phthalimide to form a salt.

The next step is the nucleophilic substitution reaction that involves the reaction of a salt of phthalimide ion and the primary alkyl halide.

The last step is the hydrolysis to form the desired product or primary amine.