Chapter 21, Problem 21.67P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The synthesis of albuterol from the given compound X using any required organic compounds or inorganic reagents is to be devised.

Concept introduction: Meta-chloroperbenzoic acid is a good oxidizing agent and is used as a reagent in many organic reactions. It is used to convert alkenes into epoxides. The reagent $\text{p-Toluenesulfonic}\text{acid}$ is a strong oxidizing organic acid. It can be used for a ring opening reaction.