Organic synthesis and analysis

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Imagine you're building a LEGO model. You start with simple bricks (starting materials) and follow instructions (reaction steps) to build something new (the product).

2. 2

   What is the 'target' in organic synthesis?

3. 3

   Let's plan the synthesis of ethyl ethanoate from ethanol. We'll do it step by step.

4. 4

   Now you plan a different route. Build the synthesis of propanamide starting from propene.

5. 5

   Which reagent is used to oxidise a primary alcohol to a carboxylic acid?

6. 6

   Analysis: How would you test for the presence of an alkene in your product?

7. 7

   What colour change do you see when bromine water reacts with an alkene?