Asked by Lazaro Arozarena on Sep 24, 2024

How could you make decan-2-one from 1-bromoheptane?

A) Dieckman cyclization
B) Acetoacetic ester synthesis
C) Malonic ester synthesis
D) Michael addition

Decan-2-one

A ketone with the molecular formula C10H20O, characterized by a ten-carbon chain with a ketone group at the second carbon.

1-Bromoheptane

An organic compound consisting of a seven-carbon chain with a bromine atom attached to the first carbon.

Dieckman Cyclization

A chemical reaction used to form a ring by connecting the ends of a dicarbonyl compound using a base.

  • Identify the conditions and outcomes of specific organic synthesis reactions, including Michael addition and Dieckmann cyclization.
  • Synthesize complex organic molecules starting from simple precursors through multi-step synthetic pathways.