An elimination reaction is a reaction in which two or more atoms, one of which is usually hydrogen, are removed
Category: Organic Chemistry
Carboxylic acid derivatives and acyl groups
Carboxylic acid derivatives and acyl groups Carboxylic acid derivatives can be distinguished from aldehydes and ketones by the
Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution Reactions of Carboxylic Acids
Hydroxyl group makes carboxylic acids relatively unreactive towards nucleophilic acyl substitutions. The addition of a strong acid protonates
Chemistry of Acid Halides
Acid halides are highly reactive carboxylic acid derivatives. As such they are able to be used to synthesize
Chemistry of Esters
Basic structure: Examples of esters IUPAC name R R′ octyl ethanoate CH3 CH3(CH2)6CH2 propyl ethanoate CH3 CH3CH2 CH2 2‑methylpropyl
Chemistry of Amides
These are compounds in which an amino (NH2) group and a carboxyl group are attached to the same
Reduction of Carbonyls
Reduction of Carbonyls to Alcohols Using Metal Hydrides Hydrogen can be used as a nucleophile if it’s bonded
Nucleophilic Addition of HCN
During cyanohydrin formation it is important to have free cyanide ions available to react with the ketone or
Summary of Reactions
Preparation of Alkene Addition Reactions Oxidative Cleavage Diol Cleavage