Question

orgo II synthesis problem

Answer 1

@imqwerty would you mind giving some assistance? don't want the solution just a general idea of how to start b/c I'm a bit overwhelmed/lost >>

Answer 2

try to make up the figure bit by bit
I think you can first start off by converting the phenol to anisole. Next, add a ketone at the para position so you almost have the bottom part ready and then you'd have to convert the ketone to an ester and then the remaining part

Answer 3

alright ty
I gotta work on a lab report but I'll try this problem again asap