16. Conjugated Systems
Claisen Rearrangement
3PRACTICE PROBLEM
Allyl groups can be attached to benzene via the initial alkylation of phenol in a Claisen rearrangement. Determine structures A and B in the reaction below. Note: Phenol alkylation is a Williamson ether synthesis.
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Allyl groups can be attached to benzene via the initial alkylation of phenol in a Claisen rearrangement. Determine structures A and B in the reaction below. Note: Phenol alkylation is a Williamson ether synthesis.