How can I convert R-3-methylhexane-3-ol to a Fisher projection?
1 Answer
Step1. Draw the bond-line structure of 3-methylhexan-3-ol.
Step 2. Convert this to a wedge-dash structure.
(a) Start by making the CH₃ bond a wedge and the OH bond a dash. We have a
50 % chance of getting it right.
(b) Assign configurations. This is the
Step 3.
To convert this to a Fischer projection, draw a vertical line of six carbon atoms, with a cross at C-3.
Step 4. Attach the CH₃ and the OH groups to the correct sides.
We must look at the molecule from the bottom left. This puts OH on the left and CH₃ on the right.
And we have our structure.