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Multi-Step Synthesis (CIE AS Chemistry)

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Philippa Platt

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Multi-step Synthetic Routes

  • 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
    • Organic Synthesis Answer 1 Worked Example - Devising a multi-step synthesis, downloadable AS & A Level Chemistry revision notes
  2. Ethyl propanoate
    • Organic Synthesis Answer 2 Worked Example - Devising a multi-step synthesis, downloadable AS & A Level Chemistry revision notes
  3. Sodium propanoate salt
    • Organic Synthesis Answer 3 Worked Example - Devising a multi-step synthesis, downloadable AS & A Level Chemistry revision notes

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    Philippa Platt

    Author: Philippa Platt

    Expertise: Chemistry

    Philippa has worked as a GCSE and A level chemistry teacher and tutor for over thirteen years. She studied chemistry and sport science at Loughborough University graduating in 2007 having also completed her PGCE in science. Throughout her time as a teacher she was incharge of a boarding house for five years and coached many teams in a variety of sports. When not producing resources with the chemistry team, Philippa enjoys being active outside with her young family and is a very keen gardener.