
Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: The carbonyl compounds needed to synthesize octinoxate using a condensation reaction is to be predicted.
Concept introduction: Claisen condensation takes place between two esters or between an ester and a
(b)
Interpretation: Synthesis of octinoxate is to be devised from the given starting materials and other needed reagents is to be devised.
Concept introduction: In Aldol condensation reaction, the base abstracts the acidic proton from
Claisen condensation takes place between two esters or between an ester and a ketone. In crossed Claisen condensation reaction, a base abstracts an acidic proton from an

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
- Organic Chemistry: A Guided InquiryChemistryISBN:9780618974122Author:Andrei StraumanisPublisher:Cengage Learning

