Synthesize 2-methoxypropane using (1) alkoxymercuration-demercuration and (2) Williamson ether synthesis.
Which condition stereoselectively adds the indicated ether functional group to the given compound?
Determine the phenoxide and alkyl halide that produces the aryl alkyl ether shown below.
Two different Williamson ether syntheses can be used to form the compound below. Draw these syntheses.
Determine the reagents needed for each step of the given multistep synthesis, and state the objective of steps (i) and (v).
Show how the following compound can be synthesized utilizing an intramolecular reaction.
Each —OH group of the following compound has a different acidity. What products are formed when the compound is treated with various amounts of NaH and then treated with a methylating agent? Explain.
(i) reaction using 1 eq. of NaH followed by 1 eq of CH3I with heat
(ii) reaction using 2 eq. of NaH followed by 2 eq of CH3I with heat
(iii) reaction using 3 eq. of NaH followed by 3 eq of CH3I with heat