Two steps in a synthesis of the analgesic ibuprofen, the chapter-opening molecule

Chapter 24, Problem 24.19

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Two steps in a synthesis of the analgesic ibuprofen, the chapter-opening molecule, include a carbonyl condensation reaction, followed by an alkylation reaction. Identify intermediates A and B in the synthesis of ibuprofen. A CO2Et B [1] NaOEt [2] (EtO)2C O [1] NaOEt [2] CH3I H3O+ CO2H ibuprofen

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