why-is-a-synthetic-strategy-involving-acylation-followed-by-clemensine-reduction

Question

Why is a synthetic strategy involving acylation followed by Clemensine reduction preferred for producing n-propylbenzene?

Accepted Answer

It avoids carbocation rearrangement and provides a clean alkyl chain.

Answer

It is a more economical and faster process.

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It results in less waste production.

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It is the only method available for n-propylbenzene synthesis.