Showing posts with label Alcohols. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alcohols. Show all posts

Feb 3, 2024

Mastering the Art of Acetal Protection: A Comprehensive Guide to Synthesis and Hydrolysis of Acetal

In this blog, we'll learn the chemistry behind acetal protection, exploring the synthesis methods that shield compounds and the subsequent hydrolysis processes that reveal their hidden potential.

Keywords: Acetal, Aldehyde, Ketone, Alcohols, Hydrolysis.

Jan 31, 2024

Halogenation of Alcohols: A Comprehensive Guide to the Functional Group Transformations

In the vast realm of organic chemistry, the halogenation of alcohols stands out as a crucial technique for effecting functional group transformations. This powerful method allows chemists to modify the structure of organic compounds, providing a gateway to a diverse array of reactions and applications. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the intricacies of halogenation of alcohol, exploring the mechanisms, reaction conditions, and the broader implications of this transformative process.

Keywords: 

Halogenation, Alkyl halide, Alcohol, Appel Reaction, Nucleophilic Substitution Reaction (SN1 & SN2)

Sep 2, 2023

Reactions of Epoxides: Understanding Their Importance in Organic Chemistry

Epoxides, also known as oxiranes, are an intriguing class of organic compounds that play a pivotal role in various chemical reactions due to their unique three-membered ring structure. In this article, we'll delve into the diverse world of epoxide reactions, exploring their significance and applications within the realm of organic chemistry. 

Keywords: Epoxide, Nucleophilic AdditionGrignard Reaction, Halohydrin.

Jan 23, 2022

Grignard Reagents - Reactions, Mechanism, and Handling Procedures

In this article we will discuss about Grignard Reagents - Reactions, Mechanism, and Handling Procedures. 

Grignard reaction is an organometallic chemical reaction. It was discovered by Victor Grignard and he was awarded the Nobel Prize (1912) in Chemistry for this work. 

Nov 23, 2021

Synthesis of alpha-hydroxy ketones

α-hydroxy ketones are important intermediates in organic synthesis. Various methods available for the synthesis of α-hydroxy ketones are described herein.

May 17, 2021

Synthesis of Alkyl Halides (Haloalkanes)

In this article we will learn about synthesis of Alkyl halides (Haloalkanes). 

Alkyl halides are the organic compounds which consists of halogen atom bonded to carbon atom. 

Key words: Alkyl halide, Haloalkane, Electrophilic addition, Radical substitution, Nucleophilic substitution.

Apr 25, 2021

Dehydration of Alcohols to Alkenes - Reactions and Mechanism

In this article we will learn about Dehydration Reactions of alcohols to alkenes. We will discuss few reactions and mechanism.

Dehydration is the process of removal of water molecule from alcohol compound to produce alkene compound. It is an example of elimination reaction in organic chemistry.

Key words: Alcohol, Dehydration, Alkene, E1-elimination, E2-elimination.

Sep 20, 2020

Alcohols - Structure and Nomenclature

The Alcohols are organic compounds that consist of hydroxyl (-OH) group. In this article we will learn about Structure and Nomenclature of Alcohols

Key words: Alcohols, Structure and Nomenclature, IUPAC Names of Alcohols, Polyols, Phenols.

The word alcohol is derived from Arabic word al-kuhl means "the essence". They are one of the most common compounds used in nature and industries.