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Ch.11 - Reactions of Alcohols
Wade - Organic Chemistry 9th Edition
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Capitolo 11, Problema 56a,b,c

Show how you would synthesize the following compounds. As starting materials, you may use any alcohols containing four or fewer carbon atoms, cyclohexanol, and any necessary solvents and inorganic reagents.
(a)
(b)
(c)

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Step 1: For compound (a), start with cyclohexanol as the base alcohol. Perform a Williamson ether synthesis by reacting cyclohexanol with an alkyl halide (e.g., 2-bromopropane) in the presence of a strong base like NaH or KOH. This will form the ether bond between cyclohexanol and the alkyl group.
Step 2: For compound (b), begin with cyclohexanol and oxidize it to cyclohexanone using an oxidizing agent such as PCC (Pyridinium Chlorochromate) or Jones reagent (CrO3/H2SO4). This converts the alcohol group into a ketone group.
Step 3: For compound (c), start with cyclohexanol and perform a Grignard reaction. First, prepare the Grignard reagent by reacting an alkyl halide (e.g., ethyl bromide) with magnesium in dry ether. Then, react the Grignard reagent with cyclohexanone to form the tertiary alcohol intermediate.
Step 4: To complete compound (c), methylate the tertiary alcohol using a methylating agent such as dimethyl sulfate or methyl iodide in the presence of a base like NaOH. This introduces the methoxy group (-OCH3) to the molecule.
Step 5: Ensure proper purification and isolation of the synthesized compounds using techniques like distillation or recrystallization, depending on the physical properties of the final products.

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