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Offline derster

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Propose a sequence of steps to convert propyne to 4-heptanol
« on: May 04, 2007, 07:32:58 PM »
just wondering if anyone could explain to me the steps that go into converting propyne to 4-heptanol.  thanks, i really appreciate it.
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Re: Propose a sequence of steps to convert propyne to 4-heptanol
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2007, 11:19:45 PM »
Heres mine proposal



i think forgot acid work up in the second step

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Re: Propose a sequence of steps to convert propyne to 4-heptanol
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2007, 12:17:15 AM »
that will work
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Re: Propose a sequence of steps to convert propyne to 4-heptanol
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2007, 01:22:30 AM »
Quote from: kiwi on May 05, 2007, 12:17:15 AM
that will work

will  propyne react with an acyl chloride?
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Re: Propose a sequence of steps to convert propyne to 4-heptanol
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2007, 03:41:22 AM »
not by themselves. But under suitable conditions (NEt3/ cat. CuI) they will form the ketone.
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