How would you carry out the conversations below? give two possible reactions you could use in each case, writing an equation for each reaction.
a) 3,3-dimethylbut-1-ol to 3,3-dimethybutylchloride.
b) cyclohexanol to cyclohexyl chloride.
I think I've got this one and need help with the first one.
Thanks!
Sure! Let's break down each conversation and provide two possible reactions for each case:
a) 3,3-dimethylbut-1-ol to 3,3-dimethybutylchloride:
Possible Reaction 1: Conversion of alcohol to alkyl halide using thionyl chloride (SOCl2)
Equation: 3,3-dimethylbut-1-ol + SOCl2 → 3,3-dimethybutylchloride + SO2 + HCl
Possible Reaction 2: Conversion of alcohol to alkyl halide using hydrogen halide (HX)
Equation: 3,3-dimethylbut-1-ol + HX → 3,3-dimethybutylchloride + H2O
Here, you can choose either reaction 1 or reaction 2 to convert 3,3-dimethylbut-1-ol to 3,3-dimethybutylchloride. The first reaction involves the use of thionyl chloride, while the second reaction involves the use of a hydrogen halide.
b) Cyclohexanol to cyclohexyl chloride:
Possible Reaction 1: Conversion of alcohol to alkyl halide using thionyl chloride (SOCl2)
Equation: Cyclohexanol + SOCl2 → Cyclohexyl chloride + SO2 + HCl
Possible Reaction 2: Conversion of alcohol to alkyl halide using phosphorus trichloride (PCl3)
Equation: Cyclohexanol + PCl3 → Cyclohexyl chloride + P(OH)3
Similarly, here you can choose either reaction 1 or reaction 2 to convert cyclohexanol to cyclohexyl chloride. The first reaction involves the use of thionyl chloride, while the second reaction involves the use of phosphorus trichloride.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.