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Methyl 4-methylpentanoate is one of 120 volatile compounds identified in a study of metabolites from Streptomyces bacteria. Propose a synthesis of this ester starting from 2-methylbutane.
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The following sequence of reactions was employed during a synthesis of the sex pheromone of the dermestid beetle. The conversion of compound 5 to compound 6 involves the removal of the THP group (ROTH...
See AnswerQ: Propose an efficient synthesis for each of the following transformations. You
Propose an efficient synthesis for each of the following transformations. You might find it useful to review Section 10.13 before attempting to solve these problems.
See AnswerQ: Consider the following two compounds. Monochlorination of one of these compounds
Consider the following two compounds. Monochlorination of one of these compounds produces twice as many stereoisomeric products as the other. Draw the products in each case and identify which compound...
See AnswerQ: The initiation step for radical addition of HBr is highly endothermic:
The initiation step for radical addition of HBr is highly endothermic: a. Explain how this step can be thermodynamically favorable at high temperature even though it is endothermic. b. Explain why t...
See AnswerQ: Compound A has the molecular formula C5H11Br. When compound A is
Compound A has the molecular formula C5H11Br. When compound A is treated with bromine in the presence of UV light, the major product is 2,2-dibromopentane. Treatment of compound A with NaSH (a strong...
See AnswerQ: A compound with the molecular formula C12H24 exhibits a 1H NMR spectrum
A compound with the molecular formula C12H24 exhibits a 1H NMR spectrum with only one signal and a 13C NMR spectrum with two signals. Deduce the structure of this compound.
See AnswerQ: When butane reacts with Br2 in the presence of Cl2, both
When butane reacts with Br2 in the presence of Cl2, both brominated and chlorinated products are obtained. Under such conditions, the usual selectivity of bromination is not observed. In other words,...
See AnswerQ: When an acyl peroxide undergoes homolytic bond cleavage, the radicals produced
When an acyl peroxide undergoes homolytic bond cleavage, the radicals produced can liberate carbon dioxide to form alkyl radicals: Using this information, provide a mechanism of formation for each of...
See AnswerQ: Consider the following radical process, called a thiol-ene coupling
Consider the following radical process, called a thiol-ene coupling reaction, in which an alkene is treated with a thiol (RSH) in the presence of a radical initiator: a. Draw a plausible mechanism fo...
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