Multi-Step Synthesis (Cambridge International AS Chemistry)

Multi-step Synthetic Routes

Spec point — 21.1.2

• Many organic molecules are made in multi-step synthetic routes
• You should be able to recall the different reactions each functional group undergoes and apply this knowledge when devising multi-step synthetic routes for preparing organic molecules

Worked Example Devise multi-step synthetic routes for preparing the following organic molecules from propan-1-ol

1. 2-hydroxybutanoic acid
2. Ethyl propanoate
3. Sodium propanoate salt

Answers:

1. 2-hydroxybutanoic acid
2. Ethyl propanoate
3. Sodium propanoate salt