Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781936221349
Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 28, Problem 28.50AP
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The transformation shown in Fig. P28.50, which involves a sequence of two pericyclic reactions, was used as a key step in a synthesis of the sex hormone estrone. The unstable intermediate A is to be identified and the mechanism for both its formation and its subsequent reaction is to be stated.

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 28, Problem 28.50AP , additional homework tip  1

Concept introduction:

Electrocyclic reactions are a pericyclic reaction which occur intramolecularly. These reactions will result in the formation of ring compounds under the influence of heat or light. Notably, in this process one new sigma bond is formed and one old π-bond is consumed. Intriguingly, the reverse ring opening electrocyclic reaction can also be possible to occur under the same reaction mechanism but in reverse manner.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

Conversion of product of part (a) into estrone is to be stated.

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 28, Problem 28.50AP , additional homework tip  2

Concept introduction:

The alcohols (primary and secondary) can be oxidized by using the oxidizing agents like Pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC) and Pyridinium dichromate (PDC).Similarly, demethylation reaction can be accomplished by using HI in heating conditions or by using boron tribromide in dichloromethane.

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