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Ch. 16 - Reactions of Aldehydes and Ketones • More Reactions of Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
Bruice - Organic Chemistry 8th Edition
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Capitolo 16, Problema 35a

The compounds commonly known as 'amino acids' are actually α-aminocarboxylic-aminocarboxylic acids. What carbonyl compounds should be used to synthesize the two amino acids shown here?
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Step 1: Identify the amino acid structure shown in the image. The compound has an amino group (-NH2), a carboxylate group (-COO⁻), and a side chain containing an isopropyl group. This structure corresponds to leucine, an α-amino acid.
Step 2: Recall the Strecker synthesis method for amino acids. This method involves the reaction of an aldehyde with ammonia (NH3) and hydrogen cyanide (HCN) to form an α-aminonitrile, which is then hydrolyzed to yield the amino acid.
Step 3: Determine the aldehyde required for the synthesis of leucine. The side chain of leucine (isopropyl group) suggests that the aldehyde should be isobutyraldehyde (CH3CH(CH3)CHO). This aldehyde provides the correct carbon skeleton for leucine.
Step 4: Write the reaction sequence. In the Strecker synthesis, isobutyraldehyde reacts with ammonia and hydrogen cyanide to form an α-aminonitrile intermediate. This intermediate is then hydrolyzed under acidic conditions to produce leucine.
Step 5: Summarize the process. To synthesize leucine, the carbonyl compound is isobutyraldehyde. This compound undergoes the Strecker synthesis pathway to yield the desired amino acid.

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Amino Acids

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Carbonyl Compounds

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