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From functional groups to routes

From functional groups to routes

Synthesis route map from 1-bromobutane to butan-1-ol to butyl ethanoate, with a side branch to a nitrile showing chain length plus one

Organic synthesis is the preparation of a target molecule from simpler starting materials through a planned sequence of reactions. The key question in each step is which functional group you have now and which one you need next.

Organic synthesis and analysis Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /Organic synthesis and analysis

Step-by-step lessons covering Eduqas A Level Chemistry Organic synthesis and analysis for A Level Chemistry. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Component 1, Component 2 and Component 3 format. Build confidence with atomic structure, bonding and moles calculations early on, since these underpin the more demanding organic mechanisms, equilibrium and practical-analysis topics that dominate Year 2.