[Fmeub]

Hi!

I actually just want someone to confirm whether my reasoning is correct.

Please look at the attachment.

The NaOH removes the proton of the secondary alcohol. The alkoxide then attacks the propargyl bromide in a S_N2 fashion. The transition state of the S_N2 reaction is stabilized by conjugation with the pi-bond of the alkyne.

I have tried looking for info regarding nBu₄NHSO₄. It seems it is a phase transfer catalyst. So I guess it means that it either brings the alcohol into the aqueous phase to be deprotonated, or it brings the NaOH into the organic phase?

Is this a named reaction? I don't seem to get a lot of useful information regarding this on Google.

Thanks!

[stewie griffin]

As far as I know it's not a named reaction. However your reasoning and understanding of what's going on is correct. Good job  .