Question

What are some of the reagents involved in the preparation of pentanal from Valeric acid?

Answer 1

1. Valeric acid
2. PCC (pyridinium chlorochromate)
3. CH2Cl2 (dichloromethane)
4. Na2SO4 (sodium sulfate)
5. NaHCO3 (sodium bicarbonate)
6. H2SO4 (sulfuric acid)
7. NaCl (sodium chloride)
8. Na2SO4 (sodium sulfate)