Organic Chemistry (9th Edition)
Organic Chemistry (9th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321971371
Author: Leroy G. Wade, Jan W. Simek
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 24.5C, Problem 24.11P

(a)

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To determine: The use of Strecker synthesis to make phenylalanine.

Interpretation: The use of Strecker synthesis to make phenylalanine is to be shown.

Concept introduction: Strecker synthesis is a two step procedure that is used to synthesize alpha amino acids from aldehydes using a metal cyanide, acid catalyst and water. In first step, condensation of ammonia takes place with aldehyde to form an imine. It is followed generally by hydrolysis to α-aminoacids.

(b)

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To determine: A mechanism for each step in the synthesis in part (a).

Interpretation: A mechanism for each step in the synthesis in part (a) is to be proposed.

Concept introduction: Strecker synthesis is a two step procedure that is used to synthesize alpha amino acids from aldehydes using a metal cyanide, acid catalyst and water. In first step, condensation of ammonia takes place with aldehyde to form an imine. It is followed generally by hydrolysis to α-aminoacids.

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