9.6.6 - Reaction with arylsulphonyl chloride
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Introduction to Aryl Sulphonyl Chlorides
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Today, we're exploring how aryl sulphonyl chlorides, like benzenesulphonyl chloride, react with amines. Can anyone tell me what a sulphonyl group is?
Is it a functional group containing sulfur and oxygen?
Exactly! The sulphonyl group consists of a sulfur atom bonded to two oxygen atoms. When we expose amines to aryl sulphonyl chlorides, they undergo a specific reaction. Let's dive into how primary and secondary amines respond differently to this reagent.
Primary Amines Reaction
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When a primary amine, say RNH2, reacts with benzenesulphonyl chloride, it forms N-alkylbenzenesulphonamide. What happens to the hydrogen on the nitrogen during this reaction?
It gets replaced, right? The amine forms a new bond with the sulphonyl chloride.
Correct! This new sulphonamide has an acidic hydrogen, which is important for its solubility in alkaline conditions. Can you briefly explain how that differs from a secondary amine reaction?
I think secondary amines form N,N-alkylbenzenesulphonamides, which don\u2019t have that acidic hydrogen!
That's spot on! Let\u2019s visualize this with a reaction equation to better understand.
Secondary Amines Reaction
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Now, when we react a secondary amine with benzenesulphonyl chloride, the resulting compound is N,N-alkylbenzenesulphonamide. What can you tell me about its properties compared to the primary sulphonamide?
It shouldn't have that acidic hydrogen, so it won't be soluble in alkali, right?
Precisely! This lack of acidity impacts their interaction with alkaline solutions. So how could we potentially use these properties practically?
We could use these reactions to distinguish between primary and secondary amines!
Tertiary Amines
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Lastly, let's discuss tertiary amines. Why don't they react with benzenesulphonyl chloride?
Because they don't have a hydrogen on nitrogen to replace, right?
Exactly! Their structure doesn't allow for the same reactions. This characteristic helps in differentiating amines in a mixture. What are some other properties we can deduce from these reactions?
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This section examines how aryl sulphonyl chlorides, like benzenesulphonyl chloride, react with primary and secondary amines to create sulphonamides. The differences in solubility and acidity due to the presence of sulphonyl groups in these compounds are also analyzed, including their applications in distinguishing between primary, secondary, and tertiary amines.
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Detailed Summary\n\nThe reaction of amines with aryl sulphonyl chlorides, particularly benzenesulphonyl chloride (Hinsberg\u2019s reagent), forms sulphonamides, which are crucial for differentiating between types of amines. \n\n### Key Reaction Points\n1. : \n - Reaction with benzenesulphonyl chloride produces primary sulphonamides. \n - The product is , characterized by an acidic hydrogen observable in alkaline solutions.\n - Example Reaction: \n C6H5SO2Cl + RNH2 \u2192 RNH(SO2C6H5) + HCl \n\n2. : \n - Form upon reaction. \n - Lack an acidic hydrogen, making these compounds less soluble in alkaline solutions.\n - Example Reaction: \n C6H5SO2Cl + R2NH \u2192 R2N(SO2C6H5) + HCl\n \n3. : \n - Do not react with benzenesulphonyl chloride and therefore do not form sulphonamides.\n\n### Importance of the Reactions\nThis distinction among amines is used for separation and identification, with primary and secondary amines exhibiting different solubility characteristics in alkaline solutions. The analysis of these reactions is vital in organic synthesis and chemical identification processes.
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Introduction to Aryl Sulphonyl Chloride and Its Reactions
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Benzenesulphonyl chloride (C6H5SO2Cl), which is also known as Hinsberg’s reagent, reacts with primary and secondary amines to form sulphonamides.
Detailed Explanation
Benzenesulphonyl chloride, commonly called Hinsberg's reagent, is a chemical compound that plays a vital role in identifying and differentiating between primary and secondary amines. When this reagent reacts with amines, it produces sulphonamides, which are formed from this chemical interaction. Understanding the nature of this reaction is crucial for distinguishing between types of amines.
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Think of Hinsberg's reagent like a specific test for understanding different types of amines. Just as a teacher grades students based on their assignments to see who has done well, this reagent helps chemists identify whether an amine is primary or secondary based on how they react.
Reaction with Primary Amines
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(a) The reaction of benzenesulphonyl chloride with primary amine yields N-ethylbenzenesulphonyl amide.
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When benzenesulphonyl chloride reacts with primary amines, the result is the formation of a sulphonamide. In this case, for a primary amine like ethylamine, the product is N-ethylbenzenesulphonyl amide. This means that the nitrogen atom from the amine gets bonded to the sulphonyl group (–SO2), resulting in a new compound that has distinct properties.
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Imagine a puzzle where one piece (the primary amine) fits perfectly with another piece (benzenesulphonyl chloride) to create a new picture (the sulphonamide). This new picture represents a unique compound made from the initial pieces.
The Acidity of Sulphonamides
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The hydrogen attached to nitrogen in sulphonamide is strongly acidic due to the presence of strong electron withdrawing sulphonyl group. Hence, it is soluble in alkali.
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Sulphonamides, resulting from the reaction between primary amines and benzenesulphonyl chloride, contain a hydrogen atom attached to the nitrogen. This hydrogen bond becomes quite acidic due to the influence of the sulphonyl group that withdraws electron density from the nitrogen. As a consequence, sulphonamides can dissolve in alkaline solutions, which is a useful property in various chemical processes.
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Picture pouring sugar into a cup of coffee. When you add sugar (the sulphonyl group) to the coffee (the nitrogen), the coffee becomes sweet (the acidity of the hydrogen) because of the interaction, making it more enjoyable and easier to drink (the solubility in alkali).
Reaction with Secondary Amines
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(b) In the reaction with secondary amine, N,N-diethylbenzenesulphonamide is formed.
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When benzenesulphonyl chloride reacts with secondary amines, it leads to the formation of N,N-diethylbenzenesulphonamide. Here, both ethyl groups attached to the nitrogen come from the secondary amine, resulting in a compound that does not contain any hydrogen atoms attached to nitrogen, which influences its chemical behavior.
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Think of secondary amines as a special dining table that can only accommodate a certain number of guests (the two ethyl groups). When you invite the benzenesulphonyl chloride to the table (the reaction), you end up with a unique and complete dining experience (the sulphonamide), which is different from when you invite a primary amine.
Tertiary Amines and Their Non-Reactivity
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(c) Tertiary amines do not react with benzenesulphonyl chloride.
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Tertiary amines, which have three organic groups attached to the nitrogen atom, do not participate in the reaction with benzenesulphonyl chloride, unlike primary and secondary amines. This lack of reactivity is because there is no hydrogen atom on the nitrogen that can participate in forming sulphonamides.
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Imagine a three-tiered cake (the tertiary amine). Since all the tiers (the organic groups) are already covered (attached to the nitrogen), there's no room to add frosting (the sulphonamide formation) like you can with a two-tiered or single-tier cake (the primary and secondary amines).
Application of the Reactions
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This property of amines reacting with benzenesulphonyl chloride in a different manner is used for the distinction of primary, secondary and tertiary amines and also for the separation of a mixture of amines.
Detailed Explanation
The unique way in which primary, secondary, and tertiary amines react with benzenesulphonyl chloride provides a crucial method for distinguishing between these types of amines in a mixture. This distinction is important in synthesizing compounds and purifying chemical mixtures.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a chemistry lab where different colored liquids represent the different amines. When you add a reagent (benzenesulphonyl chloride), it acts like a filter that shows you which colors belong to which group, helping you separate and identify each liquid accurately.
Key Concepts
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Reaction Mechanism: Aryl sulphonyl chlorides react with primary and secondary amines to form sulphonamides.
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Distinction: Primary and secondary sulphonamides have different solubility and acidic properties.
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Reactivity: Tertiary amines do not react with aryl sulphonyl chlorides, helping distinguish between amine types.
Examples & Applications
Primary amine + Benzenesulphonyl chloride \u2192 N-alkylbenzenesulphonamide + HCl
Secondary amine + Benzenesulphonyl chloride \u2192 N,N-alkylbenzenesulphonamide + HCl
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Rhymes
To form sulphonamide, you'll see, Primary amines react with glee.
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Once upon a time, primary amines met aryl sulphonyl chlorides, forming sulphonamides and leaving behind an acidic hydrogen; secondary amines joined in, but tertiary amines watched without a reaction.
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PATS - Primary amines form Acids, Tertiary amines Stay silent, where Secondary amines react with a different outcome.
Acronyms
PAS (Primary Amine Sulphonamide) for remembering sulphonamide formation in primary amines.
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Glossary
- Aryl Sulphonyl Chloride
An organic compound containing a sulphonyl group attached to an aryl group, typically reacts with amines to form sulphonamides.
- Sulphonamide
A type of compound formed from the reaction of sulphonyl chlorides with amines, distinguished by their solubility and properties.
- Nalkylbenzenesulphonamide
A sulphonamide derived from a primary amine, having an acidic hydrogen.
- N,Nalkylbenzenesulphonamide
A sulphonamide derived from a secondary amine, lacking an acidic hydrogen.
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