The Structure and Synthesis of Alkenes

11/03/1999


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The Structure and Synthesis of Alkenes

Alkenes:

Elements of Unsaturation

Examples:

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Elements of Unsaturation with Heteroatoms

Nomenclature of Alkenes

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Cis/Trans Nomenclature

E/Z Nomenclature

Commercial Uses of Alkanes

Alkene Stability

Cycloalkene Stability

Bredt’s Rule

Polarity

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Synthesis of Alkenes by Elimination Reactions

Use of a Bulky Base

Examples of Strong Bulky Bases

Example:

Formation of the Hofmann Product

Example:

Dehydrohalogenation by the E1 Mechanism

Example:

Dehalogenation of Vicinal Dibromides

Dehydration of Alcohols

Summary of Synthesis of Alkenes

Author: Dave Goodin