Textbook Question
Show how you would accomplish the following synthetic conversions.
(c) pentanoic acid → pentan-1-amine
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Ch. 19 - Amines
Wade9th EditionOrganic ChemistryISBN: 9780135213728
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Table of contents
- Ch.1 - Structure and Bonding107
- Ch. 2 - Acids and Bases; Functional Groups115
- Ch.3 - Structure and Stereochemistry of Alkanes100
- Ch.4 - The Study of Chemical Reactions99
- Ch.5 - Stereochemistry93
- Ch.6 - Alkyl Halides; Nucleophilic Substitution118
- Ch. 7 - Structure and Synthesis of Alkenes; Elimination158
- Ch.8 - Reactions of Alkenes171
- Ch.9 - Alkynes91
- Ch.10 - Structure and Synthesis of Alcohols143
- Ch.11 - Reactions of Alcohols104
- Ch. 12 - Infrared Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry22
- Ch. 13 - Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy45
- Ch. 14 - Ethers, Epoxides, and Thioethers72
- Ch. 15 - Conjugated Systems, Orbital Symmetry, and Ultraviolet Spectroscopy89
- Ch. 16 - Aromatic Compounds74
- Ch. 17 - Reactions of Aromatic Compounds126
- Ch. 18 - Ketones and Aldehydes193
- Ch. 19 - Amines129
- Ch. 20 - Carboxylic Acids77
- Ch. 21 - Carboxylic Acid Derivatives141
- Ch. 22 - Condensations and Alpha Substitutions of Carbonyl Compounds175
- Ch. 23 - Carbohydrates and Nucleic Acids93
- Ch. 24 - Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins54
Chapter 19, Problem 30d
Show how you would accomplish the following synthetic conversions.
(d) pentanoic acid → hexan-1-amine
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Step 1: Convert pentanoic acid to pentanoyl chloride using thionyl chloride (SOCl₂). This reaction replaces the hydroxyl group (-OH) of the carboxylic acid with a chlorine atom, forming an acyl chloride.
Step 2: Perform a nucleophilic acyl substitution reaction by treating pentanoyl chloride with diazomethane (CH₂N₂). This introduces a methyl group to the carbonyl carbon, forming a methyl ketone (hexan-2-one).
Step 3: Reduce hexan-2-one to hexan-2-ol using a reducing agent such as sodium borohydride (NaBH₄). This step converts the ketone group to an alcohol group.
Step 4: Convert hexan-2-ol to hexan-1-amine by first oxidizing the alcohol to an aldehyde using PCC (pyridinium chlorochromate), followed by reductive amination using ammonia (NH₃) and a reducing agent like sodium cyanoborohydride (NaBH₃CN).
Step 5: Ensure the final product is hexan-1-amine by verifying the structure and functional group placement. The primary amine (-NH₂) should be attached to the terminal carbon of the hexane chain.
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Key Concepts
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Carboxylic Acids
Carboxylic acids are organic compounds characterized by the presence of a carboxyl group (-COOH). They are known for their acidic properties and can undergo various reactions, including reduction and conversion to amines. In this context, pentanoic acid serves as the starting material for the synthesis of hexan-1-amine.
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Reduction Reactions
Reduction reactions involve the gain of electrons or the decrease in oxidation state of a molecule. In organic chemistry, carboxylic acids can be reduced to primary alcohols or amines using reducing agents such as lithium aluminum hydride (LiAlH4). This step is crucial for converting pentanoic acid into hexan-1-amine.
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Amine Synthesis
Amines are organic compounds derived from ammonia by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with alkyl or aryl groups. The synthesis of hexan-1-amine from pentanoic acid involves the reduction of the carboxylic acid to an amine, which is a common transformation in organic synthesis. Understanding the mechanisms of amine formation is essential for this conversion.
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