Reactions of alcohols

In this tutorial, Jay assigns oxidation states to alcohols, shows an oxidation mechanism using the Jones reagent, shows the formation of nitrate esters from alcohols, and demonstrates how to make alkyl halides from alcohols. Biochemical redox reactions are also discussed.

Oxidation of alcohols I: Mechanism and oxidation states

Oxidation of alcohols II: Examples

Biological redox reactions

Protection of alcohols

Preparation of mesylates and tosylates

SN1 and SN2 reactions of alcohols

Formation of nitrate esters

Preparation of alkyl halides from alcohols