This module covers synthesis and reactivity of ethers and epoxides. Students will connect these to the larger sustainability goals of UNSDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, 9: Industry, Innovation, and ...

Esters are usually synthesized from an alcohol and an acid, most frequently, a carboxylic acid. In some cases, an epoxide is used instead of the alcohol; or an acid halide or anhydride replaces the ...

It functions to decrease blood coagulation by inhibiting vitamin K epoxide reductase, thus antagonizing vitamin K1 recycling and subsequently depleting active vitamin K1. It is commonly applied to ...