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Basic Reactions in Organic Chemistry - Interactive

R. Ehrler, Germany, Contact: e-mail rudi@rudolf-ehrler.de

Modelling Basic Organic Reactions by VRML 2.0 Techniques.

Playing the VRML 2.0 files requires a VRML PlugIn for example :   http://www.parallelgraphics.com


 

  • Energy function added
  • Bond types now visible: darker colors indicate stronger (double, triple) bonds
  • Animation starts by approximation - get closer to the molecules, using viewpoints, and the reaction will start
  • Now running best with Cortona VRML Client
  • Now compressed wrl-Files (very fast loading)

Awards:  Britannica Internet Guide
 
 
 
 
 
 

SN1-Reaction

First Order Nucleophilic Substitution.

The nucleophilic substitution of a chlorine atom by a fluoride ion is described. The reaction is catalysed by a proton. 

A proton attacks the chlorine atom and forms hydrochloric acid. A tertiary carbon cation is formed as an intermediate (planar). From the right side hydrofluoric acid flies in. A proton is lost and t-butylfluoride is formed.

SN2-Reaction

Second Order Nucleophilic Substitution.

The reaction of methylchloride with a fluoride ion is described. 

The fluoride ion (nucleophil) approaches from the right and substitutes the chloride ion in the molecule. A transition state is passed, where all 3 hydrogen atoms and the central carbon atom are arranged in a plane. Methylfluoride is formed. 

SN2t-Reaction

Second Order Nucleophilic Substitution with a Tetragonal Transition State

The reaction of acetylchloride with a methoxy ion is described. 

The methoxy ion (nucleophil) adds to the carbonyl group of the acetylchloride (tetragonal intermediate). The chloride ion will be lost, acetic acid methylester is formed. 

 

SN2'-Reaction

Second Order Vinylogous Nucleophilic Substitution.

The hydrolysis of allylchloride in water is described. 

A water molecule approaches the vinyl group of allylchloride at position 1 an substitutes the chloride ion at position 3. Hydrochloric acid is formed. The reaction product is allylic alcohol (propen-3-ol). 

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution 

The nitration of phenol by a NO2 cation is described. 

The cation (linear) approaches at o-position of the phenole molecule and substitutes a hydrogen atom. The intermediate has a tetragonal structure. o-nitrophenole is the product. 

 

Diels-Alder-Reaction 

Pericyclic 4+2 Cycloaddition. 

The reaction of cyclohexadiene with maleic acid anhydride is described. A bicyclic ring system is formed. The reaction runs in concerted matter. 

 

E1cb-Elimination 

Formation of styrene. 

The elimination of HCl promoted by a methoxide anion is described. Styrene is formed. First the chloroethylbenzene is deprotonated then the chloride-ion is lost. 

 

Ziegler-Type-Catalysis 

Addition of an alkylgroup (methyl) to ethylene at the active site of a Ziegler-type catalysator [TiCl4 AlH2CH3]. 
 
 

 

  

 
 
 
More??   See some basic stereochemical properties of organic molecules
VRML applications in chemistry from other authors:
    University of Aberystwyth
    Univeristy of Bristol
    University TH Darmstadt
All calculations are performed for gas phases. Solvent effect are not taken in consideration

 

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 Latest update:  2005-03-13 by Dr. Ehrler