Electrochemistry
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Over at BRSMblog theres a good post on the best synthesis ever. Its a discussion I've had around Baran Lab before, and I figured since total synthesis is our jam, people might have something to contribute to his comment section. I already gave him...
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- Elucidation
← Back to Organic Chemistry Problem-Solving Approach Approach: Make as many deductions as possible from the information given in the question. Start identifying from the unknown with the most information/ deductions. Make sure all reactions/...
- Distinguishing
← Back to Organic Chemistry Problem-Solving Approach Approach: Spot the difference: FG or structure? FG: Use a test specific to the FG present in only one of the two compounds. Structure: Most of the time → Iodoform or selective oxidation...
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Electrochemistry
Synthesis
← Back to Organic Chemistry Problem-Solving Approach
Approach:
- Count no. of C in reactant & product
+1C → Add CN–
–1C → Iodoform or Oxidative cleavage
- Work backwards from product until stuck.
Ask: What compound can be used to form this product?
- Work forward from reactants.
Ask: What reactions can this compound undergo?
| Example: Work in Progress |
- Best Synthesis Evar!
Over at BRSMblog theres a good post on the best synthesis ever. Its a discussion I've had around Baran Lab before, and I figured since total synthesis is our jam, people might have something to contribute to his comment section. I already gave him...
- Ingenol: Behind The Scenes
Disappointment, frustration, excitement, setbacks, thrill, and success. It has been a roller-coaster ride, but finally the reward is here. A total synthesis of ingenol from our lab was published online today. The chemistry is all described in the paper,...
- Elucidation
← Back to Organic Chemistry Problem-Solving Approach Approach: Make as many deductions as possible from the information given in the question. Start identifying from the unknown with the most information/ deductions. Make sure all reactions/...
- Distinguishing
← Back to Organic Chemistry Problem-Solving Approach Approach: Spot the difference: FG or structure? FG: Use a test specific to the FG present in only one of the two compounds. Structure: Most of the time → Iodoform or selective oxidation...
- 6 Tips To Ace Your 'a' Level Chemistry
Tip #01 - Understand AND memorise key definitions, equations and concepts. Tip #01 is of fundamental importance. Working on the other tips without fulfilling Tip #01 will gain you limited results. But I got an A for my 'O' levels...