SOCl₂
SOCl₂ in organic chemistry: what it does, when to use it and what to watch out for. Covers Alcohols, Carboxylic acids & derivatives.
Overview
SOCl₂ is a reagent used in organic chemistry. Below is what it does in each reaction type where it appears.
Alcohols
- What it does: Alcohol → chloride
- Works on: Alcohols
- Watch out for: Common conversion of OH into leaving group
Carboxylic acids & derivatives
- What it does: Carboxylic acid → acid chloride
- Important point: Activates acid
Example
1-Butanol reacts to give 1-Chlorobutane.