Organic Chemistry - Standalone book
Organic Chemistry - Standalone book
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ISBN: 9780073511214
Author: Francis A Carey Dr., Robert M. Giuliano
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 25, Problem 30P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Using 3-methyl-buten-1-ol and any other necessary organic and inorganic reagents, the synthesis for the given isoprenoid compound is to be suggested.

Concept introduction:

The alcohols on reaction with p-toluenesulfonyl chloride gives p-toluenesulfonate.

The sulfides can be prepared by nucleophilic substitution of alkyl halide or tosylate where the alkanethiolate ion (RS) acts as a nucleophile.

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