Question

Question: Label each ether and alcohol in Brevenal, a marine natural product. Classify each alcohol as$\mathbf{1}\mathbf{°}\mathbf{,}\mathbf{2}\mathbf{°}\mathbf{,}\mathbf{3}\mathbf{°}$

Short answer

Answer

Step-by-step solution

Step-by-Step Solution Step 1: Alcohol

The alcohol in the given compound is represented as a main functional group.The representation of the alcohol is shown as R-OH.

• The $1°$OH is shown by the$1°$carbon.
• The $2°$OH is shown by the $2°$carbon.
• The $3°$OH is shown by the $3°$carbon.

 Step 2: Ether

The ether group is also a main functional group in the given compound. It is represented as R-O-R’.

Explanation

The one -OH is at the tertiary carbon, and the other -OH is at the secondary carbon. Therefore, one $3°$OH and one$2°$OH are present.

There are 5 ether groups and 2 alcohol groups in the given compound.

Representation of each ether and alcohol