Question

How would you synthesize the following compounds from cyclohexanone?

More than one step may be required.

Short answer

a)

b)

c)

d)

e)

f)

Step-by-step solution

Preparation of compound (a)

The process for the formation of compound (a), that is, methylenecyclohexane from cyclohexanone is as follows,

Preparation of compound (b)

The process for the formation of compound (b) that is, bromomethyl cyclohexane from cyclohexanone, is as follows,

Preparation of compound (c)

The process for the formation of compound (c), that is, 2-benzylcyclohexan-1-one from cyclohexanone is as follows,

Preparation of compound (d)

The process for the formation of compound (d), that is, 3-cyclohexylpropanoic acid from cyclohexanone is as follows,

Preparation of compound (e)

The process for the formation of compound (e), that is, cyclohex-1-ene-1-carboxylic acid from cyclohexanone is as follows,

Preparation of compound (f)

The process for formation of compound (f), that is, cyclohex-2-en-1-one from cyclohexanone is as follows,