16.2 Synthetic routes

Question 1

What is organic synthesis

Answer 1

The preparation of complex molecules from simple starting materials

Question 2

Predicting properties and reactions

Answer 2

By identifying functional group

Look at solubility etc.

Question 3

What is the term target molecule

Answer 3

Used to describe the compound that the chemist is attempting to prepare by organic synthesis

Question 4

How can the target molecule be obtained in a simple synthesis

Answer 4

By reacting a readily availbl starting material with a readily available reagent in a one-step reaction

Question 5

Two stage synthesis:

Answer 5

Identify functional groups in starting and targe molecules
Identify intermediate that links starting and target molecules
State reagents and conditions for each step

Question 6

What is taxol

Answer 6

Used as an anti-cancer drug - ovarian, breast and colon

Question 7

What is ozonolysis

Answer 7

A technique used in organic chemistry to break open a C=C double bond
Useful in organic synthesis for preparation of aldehydes and ketones