Chapter 25, Problem 30P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Using $\text{3-methyl-buten-1-ol}$ and any other necessary organic and inorganic reagents, the synthesis for the given isoprenoid compound is to be suggested.

Concept introduction:

The alcohols on reaction with $\text{p-toluenesulfonyl chloride}$ gives $\text{p-toluenesulfonate}$.

The sulfides can be prepared by nucleophilic substitution of alkyl halide or tosylate where the alkanethiolate ion $\left({\text{RS}}^{-}\right)$ acts as a nucleophile.