Questions and Answers
What is generated from phthalimide in Gabriel Synthesis?
What is the first step in the Strecker Synthesis?
Condensation between an aldehyde and hydrogen cyanide.
What follows the first step in Strecker Synthesis?
Hydrolysis.
What reagents are used in Strecker Synthesis?
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Strecker synthesis involves an aldehyde, KCN, and ___.
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Compare Gabriel Synthesis and Strecker Synthesis.
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Study Notes
Gabriel Synthesis
- Generates alpha-amino acids using phthalimide and diethyl bromomalonate.
- Involves two SN2 reactions, hydrolysis, and subsequent decarboxylation to yield the final product.
Strecker Synthesis Overview
- Step 1: Condensation reaction between an aldehyde and hydrogen cyanide to initiate amino acid synthesis.
- Step 2: Hydrolysis of the resulting compound from Step 1 leads to the formation of alpha-amino acids.
Strecker Synthesis Full Process
- Utilizes ammonia (NH3), potassium cyanide (KCN), and an aldehyde or ketone.
- The reaction produces a carboxylic acid as the end product after hydrolysis.
Comparison: Gabriel vs. Strecker Synthesis
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Gabriel Synthesis:
- Begins with N-phthalamidomalonic ester, protecting amine and carboxylic acid.
- Process involves alkylation of the alpha-carbon, hydrolysis, and decarboxylation upon heating.
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Strecker Synthesis:
- Simpler and more efficient compared to Gabriel.
- Starts with ammonia, KCN, and an aldehyde/ketone, forming an imine that reacts further to form a nitrile.
- Hydrolysis in acid ultimately leads to the desired alpha-amino acid.
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