Fundamental Organic Reactions and Syntheses

📋 Course Outline

1. Acetylation Name Reactions
2. Wurtz Fittig Reaction
3. Wurtz Reaction
4. Wolff-Kishner Reduction
5. Williamson's Reaction
6. Stephen Reaction
7. Schotten Baumann Reaction
8. Sandmeyer’s Reaction
9. Rosenmund Reaction
10. Reimer-Tiemann Reaction
11. Perkin Reaction
12. Liebermann’s Nitroso Reaction

📖 1. Acetylation Name Reactions

🔑 Key Concepts & Definitions

• Acetylation: A chemical reaction where an acetyl group (CH₃CO−) is introduced into an organic molecule, often to modify reactivity or protect functional groups.
• Acetyl Group (CH₃CO−): A functional group derived from acetic acid, commonly used in acetylation reactions.
• Acetyl Chloride (CH₃COCl): A reactive acetylating agent used to introduce acetyl groups into compounds.
• Acetic Anhydride ((CH₃CO)₂O): Another common acetylating agent, more reactive than acetic acid.
• Acetylation of Aromatic Compounds: Typically involves electrophilic substitution where the acetyl group attaches to aromatic rings, often facilitated by catalysts like Lewis acids.
• Protection Strategy: Acetylation is used to temporarily protect hydroxyl or amino groups during multi-step syntheses.

📝 Essential Points