Asked by habby burahman on Jun 03, 2024
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Starting from methylpropane, how could you make methyl isobutyrate?
Methylpropane
Another term for isobutane, a branched alkane with the formula \(C_4H_{10}\), used as a refrigerant and a propellant in aerosol sprays.
Methyl Isobutyrate
An organic compound with the formula C5H10O2, used as a flavoring agent and solvent.
- Construct synthesis methods using targeted organic and inorganic reagents.
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Zybrea KnightJun 08, 2024
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1) Cl2, light
2) NaOH (SN2 conditions)
3) sodium dichromate, sulfuric acid
4) CH2N2 or methanol, catalytic acid
2) NaOH (SN2 conditions)
3) sodium dichromate, sulfuric acid
4) CH2N2 or methanol, catalytic acid
Learning Objectives
- Construct synthesis methods using targeted organic and inorganic reagents.