Reactions of Aromatic Compounds
Reactions of Aromatic Compounds
Reactions of Aromatic Compounds
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Other Alkylation Methods<br />
Any reaction that produces carbocations (or carbocation-like<br />
intermediates) may be used to alkylate benzene and other arenes.<br />
Examples<br />
1) Alkenes alkylate arenes in the presence <strong>of</strong> strong acids:<br />
+<br />
CH 3CH=CH 2<br />
Propene<br />
Via CH 3CH=CH 2<br />
HF<br />
HF<br />
0 o C<br />
CH3CHCH3 F - +<br />
Electrophile<br />
CH(CH 3) 2<br />
Isopropylbenzene<br />
(84%)
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