22. Condensation Chemistry
Robinson Annulation
22. Condensation Chemistry
Robinson Annulation
1,5-dicarbonyl compounds generated from the Michael Reaction (enone + enolate) have the ability to undergo intramolecular self-condensation into 6-membered enones. Are you impressed yet?
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Robinson Annulation
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Predict the Major Product
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Problem
ProblemProvide the product for the following Robinson Annulation Reaction.
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If you noticed a methyl group that vanished around 3:50 in the above video, you are not alone! Place a methyl there in your final answer and you will be good:)
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ProblemHow would you prepare the following compound using a Robinson annulation reaction between a di-ketone and an alpha, beta unsaturated ketone?
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ProblemHow would you prepare the following compound using a Robinson annulation reaction between a ketone and an alpha, beta unsaturated ketone?
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PRACTICE PROBLEMS AND ACTIVITIES (8)
- Draw the product obtained by heating each pair of ketones in a basic solution. a.
- Draw the product obtained by heating each pair of ketones in a basic solution. b.
- What two carbonyl compounds are needed to synthesize each of the following compounds, using a Robinson annulat...
- Show how you would use the Robinson annulation to synthesize the following compounds. (a)
- Propose a mechanism for the following reaction. < of reaction>
- Propose mechanisms for the following reactions. (c) < of reaction>
- Show how you would use the Robinson annulation to synthesize the following compounds. (b)
- Show how you would use the Robinson annulation to synthesize the following compounds. (c)