Alcohols chemistry from Organic I and II Courses Summarized in a Study Guide

Topics Covered: - Structure and Derivatives - Acid-Base Properties - Synthesis From Alkyl halides - Synthesis from Alkenes I: Alkene Hydration - Synthesis from Alkenes II: Oxymercuration-Reduction - Synthesis from Alkenes III: Hydroboration-Oxidation - Synthesis from Carboxylic Acids I: LiAlH4 Reduction - Synthesis from Carboxylic Acids II: Borane Reduction - Synthesis from Ester Hydrolysis - Synthesis from Ester Reduction - Synthesis from Aldehydes and Ketones - Synthesis from Alkene Dihydroxylation - Synthesis from Ketones/Aldehydes and Grignard Reagents - Synthesis from Esters and Grignard Reagents - Synthesis from Acid Halides and Grignard Reagents - Dehydration to Alkenes - Williamson Ether Synthesis - Conversion to Esters I: Fischer Esterification - Conversion to Esters II: From Acid Halide - Conversion to Esters III: From Acid Anhydride - Conversion to Esters IV: via DCC Coupling - Conversion to Alkyl Chloride - Conversion to Alkyl Bromide - Conversion into a Leaving Group I: Tosylates - Conversion into a Leaving Group II: Mesylates - Oxidation to Carboxylic Acids - Oxidation to Aldehydes/Ketones I: PCC and PDC - Oxidation to Aldehydes/Ketones II: Swern Oxidation - Oxidation to Aldehydes/Ketones III: Dess-Martin Periodinane - Cleavage of Diols with HIO4 - Benzylic Oxidation with MnO2 - Allylic Oxidation with MnO2 ALL MECHANISMS REVIEW: JUST THE REACTIONS