16.4 crown ethers - columbia university
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16.4Crown Ethers
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structurestructurecyclic polyethers derived from repeating cyclic polyethers derived from repeating ——OCHOCH22CHCH22—— unitsunits
propertiespropertiesform stable complexes with metal ions form stable complexes with metal ions
applicationsapplicationssynthetic reactions involving anions synthetic reactions involving anions
Crown EthersCrown Ethers
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1818--CrownCrown--66
negative charge concentrated in cavity inside negative charge concentrated in cavity inside the moleculethe molecule
OO
OO OO
OO
OO
OO
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1818--CrownCrown--66
negative charge concentrated in cavity inside negative charge concentrated in cavity inside the moleculethe molecule
OO
OO OO
OO
OO
OO
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OO
OO OO
OO
OO
OO
1818--CrownCrown--66
forms stable Lewis acid/Lewis base complex forms stable Lewis acid/Lewis base complex with Kwith K++
K+
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OO
OO OO
OO
OO
OO
1818--CrownCrown--66
forms stable Lewis acid/Lewis base complex forms stable Lewis acid/Lewis base complex with Kwith K++
K+
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not soluble in benzenenot soluble in benzene
IonIon--Complexing and SolubilityComplexing and Solubility
KK++FF––
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IonIon--Complexing and SolubilityComplexing and Solubility
OO
OO OO
OO
OO
OO
KK++FF––
add 18add 18--crowncrown--66
benzenebenzene
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IonIon--Complexing and SolubilityComplexing and Solubility
OO
OO OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO OO
OO
OO
OO
K+
1818--crowncrown--6 complex of K6 complex of K+ + dissolves dissolves in benzenein benzene
benzenebenzene
FF––
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IonIon--Complexing and SolubilityComplexing and Solubility
OO
OO OO
OO
OO
OO
++ FF––
OO
OO OO
OO
OO
OO
K+
FF–– carried into benzene carried into benzene to preserve electroneutralityto preserve electroneutrality
benzenebenzene
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Application to organic synthesisApplication to organic synthesis
Complexaton of KComplexaton of K++ by 18by 18--crowncrown--6 6 "solubilizes" salt in benzene"solubilizes" salt in benzeneAnion of salt is in a relatively unsolvated state Anion of salt is in a relatively unsolvated state in benzene (sometimes referred to as a in benzene (sometimes referred to as a "naked anion")"naked anion")Unsolvated anion is very reactiveUnsolvated anion is very reactiveOnly catalytic quantities of 18Only catalytic quantities of 18--crowncrown--6 are 6 are neededneeded
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ExampleExample
CHCH33(CH(CH22))66CHCH22BrBrKKFF
1818--crowncrown--66benzenebenzene
CHCH33(CH(CH22))66CHCH22FF
(92%)(92%)
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16.516.5
Preparation of EthersPreparation of Ethers
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AcidAcid--Catalyzed Condensation of Alcohols*Catalyzed Condensation of Alcohols*
2CH2CH33CHCH22CHCH22CHCH22OHOH
HH22SOSO44, 130°C, 130°C
CHCH33CHCH22CHCH22CHCH22OCHOCH22CHCH22CHCH22CHCH33
(60%)(60%)
*Discussed earlier in Section 15.7*Discussed earlier in Section 15.7
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HH++
(CH(CH33))22C=CHC=CH22 + CH+ CH33OHOH (CH(CH33))33COCHCOCH33
terttert--Butyl methyl etherButyl methyl ether
terttert--Butyl methyl ether (MTBE) was produced on aButyl methyl ether (MTBE) was produced on a
scale exceeding 15 billion pounds per year in the U.S.scale exceeding 15 billion pounds per year in the U.S.
during the 1990s. It is an effective octane booster induring the 1990s. It is an effective octane booster in
gasoline, but contaminates ground water if allowed togasoline, but contaminates ground water if allowed to
leak from storage tanks. Further use of MTBE is unlikely.leak from storage tanks. Further use of MTBE is unlikely.
Addition of Alcohols to AlkenesAddition of Alcohols to Alkenes
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Think SThink SNN2!2!
primaryprimary alkyl halide + alkoxide nucleophilealkyl halide + alkoxide nucleophile
16.616.6
The Williamson Ether SynthesisThe Williamson Ether Synthesis
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(71%)(71%)
CHCH33CHCH22CHCH22CHCH22OONa +Na + CHCH33CHCH22II
CHCH33CHCH22CHCH22CHCH22OOCHCH22CHCH3 3 ++ NaINaI
ExampleExample
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++ CHCH33CHCHCHCH33
ONaONa
(84%)(84%)
Another ExampleAnother Example
CHCH22ClCl
CHCH22OCHCHOCHCH33
CHCH33
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++ CHCH33CHCHCHCH33
ONaONa
(84%)(84%)
Another ExampleAnother Example
CHCH22ClCl
CHCH22OCHCHOCHCH33
CHCH33
Alkyl halide must Alkyl halide must
be primarybe primary
Alkoxide ion can be derived Alkoxide ion can be derived
from primary, secondary, or from primary, secondary, or
tertiary alcoholtertiary alcohol
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CHCH22OCHCHOCHCH33
CHCH33
CHCH22ClCl ++ CHCH33CHCHCHCH33
ONaONa
(84%)(84%)
CHCH33CHCHCHCH33
OHOH
NaNa
CHCH22OHOH
HClHCl
Origin of ReactantsOrigin of Reactants
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CHCH22ONaONa ++ CHCH33CHCHCHCH33
BrBr
What happens if the alkyl halide is not primary?What happens if the alkyl halide is not primary?
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CHCH22ONaONa ++ CHCH33CHCHCHCH33
BrBr
CHCH22OHOH ++ HH22CC CHCHCHCH33
Elimination by the E2 mechanism becomesElimination by the E2 mechanism becomes
the major reaction pathway.the major reaction pathway.
What happens if the alkyl halide is not primary?What happens if the alkyl halide is not primary?
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16.716.7
Reactions of Ethers:Reactions of Ethers:
A Review and a PreviewA Review and a Preview
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No reactions of ethers encountered to this No reactions of ethers encountered to this point.point.
Ethers are relatively unreactive.Ethers are relatively unreactive.
Their low level of reactivity is one reason why Their low level of reactivity is one reason why ethers are often used as solvents in chemical ethers are often used as solvents in chemical reactions.reactions.
Ethers oxidize in air to form explosive Ethers oxidize in air to form explosive hydroperoxides and peroxides.hydroperoxides and peroxides.
Summary of reactions of ethersSummary of reactions of ethers
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16.8Acid-Catalyzed Cleavage of Ethers
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CHCH33CHCHCHCH22CHCH33
OCHOCH33
CHCH33BrBrHHBrBr
++
(81%)(81%)
CHCH33CHCHCHCH22CHCH33
BrBrheatheat
ExampleExample
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CHCH33
CHCH33CHCHCHCH22CHCH33
OO ••••••••
CHCH33CHCHCHCH22CHCH33
OOCHCH33 HH
++••••
HH BrBr ••••••••
••••
MechanismMechanism
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••••
CHCH33
••••••••
CHCH33BrBr
CHCH33CHCHCHCH22CHCH33
OO ••••••••
CHCH33CHCHCHCH22CHCH33
OOHH
••••••••
CHCH33CHCHCHCH22CHCH33
OOCHCH33 HH
++••••BrBr
––
•••••••• ••••
••••
HH BrBr ••••••••
••••
MechanismMechanism
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••••
CHCH33CHCHCHCH22CHCH33
BrBrCHCH33
••••••••
CHCH33BrBr
HHBrBr
CHCH33CHCHCHCH22CHCH33
OO ••••••••
CHCH33CHCHCHCH22CHCH33
OOHH
••••••••
CHCH33CHCHCHCH22CHCH33
OOCHCH33 HH
++••••BrBr
––
•••••••• ••••
••••
HH BrBr ••••••••
••••
MechanismMechanism
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HIHI
150°C150°CICHICH22CHCH22CHCH22CHCH22II
(65%)(65%)
OO
Cleavage of Cyclic EthersCleavage of Cyclic Ethers
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HIHI
ICHICH22CHCH22CHCH22CHCH22II
OO••••
••••
HH
OO••••
++
MechanismMechanism
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HIHI
ICHICH22CHCH22CHCH22CHCH22II
OO
HH
OO••••
••••
HH
OO••••
++
•••• II ••••••••
••••
––
•••• II••••
•••• ••••••••
MechanismMechanism
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HIHI
ICHICH22CHCH22CHCH22CHCH22II
OO
HH
OO••••
••••
HH
OO••••
++
•••• II ••••••••
••••
––
•••• II••••
••••
HIHI
••••••••
MechanismMechanism