One reaction that synthesizes these chemicals can react halohydrins in an "internal" form to yield a cyclic version of these. That reaction is typically preceded by conjugation of an alcohol and then proceeds via an S N two attack of an oxygen ion on a terminal carbon. That reaction between alkoxides and alkyl halides is a synthesis named for Williamson and can yield epoxides, the examples of these containing three-member-rings. These compounds in general contain an oxygen atom single bonded to two aryl or alkyl groups and thus have general for
One reaction that synthesizes these chemicals can react halohydrins in an "internal" form to yield a cyclic version of these. That reaction is typically preceded by conjugation of an alcohol and then proceeds via an S N two attack of an oxygen ion on a terminal carbon. That reaction between alkoxides and alkyl halides is a synthesis named for Williamson and can yield epoxides, the examples of these containing three-member-rings. These compounds in general contain an oxygen atom single bonded to two aryl or alkyl groups and thus have general formula R O R prime. For 10 points, name these compounds probably best known for their diethyl variety, which is a noted anesthetic.
One reaction that synthesizes these chemicals can react halohydrins in an "internal" form to yield a cyclic version of these.
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