Question

Consider this novel drug that combines two known drugs (naproxen and propranolol) (seen below). Naproxen is well known as an anti-inflammatory drug and Propranolol is a beta-blocker and is used to treat a variety of ailments including migraines, high blood pressure, a number of types of irregular heart rate, thyrotoxicosis, capillary hemangiomas, performance anxiety, and essential tremors.

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Given what you know about making organic compounds, how might you make this compound using a single acyl substitution reaction? Draw the reagents you would use and upload a file containing your drawing.

Answer 1