Conversion of tertiary alcohols to alkyl bromides using HBr
Description: Treatment of tertiary alcohols with HBr leads to formation of tertiary alkyl bromides.
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Real-Life Examples:
Org. Synth. 1935, 15, 24
DOI Link: 10.15227/orgsyn.015.0024
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Org. Synth. 1940, 20, 24
DOI Link: 10.15227/orgsyn.020.0024
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Org. Synth. 1958, 38, 68
DOI Link: 10.15227/orgsyn.038.0068
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You should also note if a shift is going to occur or could occur so that individuals can learn as they reference the notes if they forget.
Good point! I have a separate page on rearrangements – https://www.masterorganicchemistry.com/reaction-guide/substitution-with-alky-shift/ and https://www.masterorganicchemistry.com/reaction-guide/substitution-sn1-with-hydride-shift/ but these should probably be condensed!