Organic synthesis (A-level only)
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Multi-step synthesis and the reaction toolbox

Multi-step synthesis and the reaction toolbox

Reaction route map showing alkene to alcohol or haloalkane, then branching to nitriles, aldehydes, and carboxylic acids

Organic synthesis involves making a target organic compound from other compounds using one or more chemical reactions. Instead of learning brand new reactions, your main goal is linking familiar reactions into a sensible multi-step route.

Organic synthesis (A-level only) Lesson

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