EAS:Friedel-Crafts Acylation Mechanism

19. Reactions of Aromatics: EAS and Beyond / Generating Electrophiles – Friedel-Crafts Acylation / Problema 2

Problema 2

Write a Friedel-Crafts reaction for the synthesis of propiophenone (propionylbenzene) from benzene.

Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction showing benzene and propionyl chloride with AlCl3 catalyst.

Friedel-Crafts acylation mechanism with benzene and propionyl chloride using AlCl3.

Illustration of Friedel-Crafts acylation for synthesizing propiophenone from benzene.

Diagram of Friedel-Crafts reaction showing benzene and propionyl chloride with AlCl3 catalyst.