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Claisen Rearrangements Explained

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https://joechem.io/videos/164 for video on jOeCHEM and attached worksheet + solution (below video on jOeCHEM aka the link). https://joechem.io/videos/164 for video on jOeCHEM and attached worksheet + solution (below video on jOeCHEM aka the link). In this video, we'll take a look at the Claisen Rearrangement. We'll discuss how to spot a Claisen Rearrangement as well as the concerted mechanism to correct predict the product when one occurs. Across the two examples in this video, you'll be a pro at Claisen Rearrangements in no time.

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13. Claisen Rearrangements Explained

1. Review of the Benzylic Position--SN1, SN2, Acid Base, and Radical Addition

2. Oxidation at the Benzylic Position--KMnO4 and MnO2

3. Reduction/Ether Cleavage via Hydrogenation

4. Introduction to Phenols, Characteristics and Naming

5. Nucleophilic Aromatic Ipso Substitution (NAS)

6. Nucleophilic Aromatic Ipso Substitution Examples Galore

7. NAS with Haloarenes, Various Pathways

8. Making Phenols Using Diazotization & Arenediazonium Ions

9. Chemistry of Phenols--They\'re Alcohols Too!

10. EAS Reactions with Phenol

11. The Hydroxymethylation of Phenol

12. The Kolbe Reaction

14. Cope and Oxy-Cope Rearrangements Explained

Claisen Rearrangements Explained - jOeCHEM