6 684046 May 30, 2016 #1 Members don't see this ad. Why is it necessary to use pyridine with SOCl2 and not with PBr3? The mechanism seems the same.
Members don't see this ad. Why is it necessary to use pyridine with SOCl2 and not with PBr3? The mechanism seems the same.
JLT223 DMD 7+ Year Member Joined Jun 3, 2015 Messages 2,983 Reaction score 3,183 May 30, 2016 #2 Just know that the pyridine is needed to "mop up" the HCL by-product from the SOCL2. You won't be asked why there is a difference. Upvote 0 Downvote
Just know that the pyridine is needed to "mop up" the HCL by-product from the SOCL2. You won't be asked why there is a difference.
