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Starlight

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Explain why only non-enolizable aldehydes and ketones can be used in the Perkin reaction.

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Propose a synthesis of the molecule below starting with maleic anhydride and one of the terpenes used in this experiment. You may use any other reagents to complete the synthesis.

Question 3

Write the product of the reaction between myrcene and dimethyl acetylenedicarboxyl ate (Equation PE26.4). If this product is heated in the presence of palladium on carbon, a new product is formed. Propose a structure for the product. Hint: Refer to Experiment 17.



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Answer to Question 1

If enolizable aldehydes or ketones are used, they can react with non-enolized carbonyls. This would lead to a mixture products and consumption of the aldehyde/ketone reactants in secondary reactions.

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Reply 2 on: Aug 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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