Synthesis of the Week (S.O.T.W.)

For these syntheses use the Isis Draw program. You must do your own work. No copies will be accepted. Working together will not be to your advantage since in the long run the skill must be developed in your head. The MOUSE MUST BE IN YOUR HAND!

The Week of: 10/16/06   Make    from acetylene and bromobenzene using high yield pathways. Due 10/23/06.

The Week of: 10/23/06    Make from and any reagents using high yield pathways. Due 10/30/06.

The Week of: 10/30/06    Make from any straight chain hydrocarbon and any reagents. Due 11/6/06.

The week of: 11/6/06

Make from a single straight chain carbon and any inorganic reagents using high yield pathways.  Due 11/13/06.

The Week of: 11/13/06

Make   from alkyl halides using the Grignard and/or Gillman coupling reactions starting with organic molecules of 3 carbons or less. Due 11/20/06

The Week of: 11/20/06

Make   from a straight-chain hydrocarbon and benzene. Due 11/27/06