A Synthesis Experiment Using the Aldol Condensation Method (713 words, 3 pages)
Aldol CondensationObjective To synthesize 3,4-methylenedioxychalcone via an aldol condensation involving acetophenone, piperonaldehyde, and NaOHEtOHReactionTable of ReagentsProductsReagent 1Reagent 2Reagent 3Solvent 1Solvent 2Product 1NamePiperonaldehydeAcetophenoneSodium HydroxideEthanolWater 3,4-methylenedioxychalconeFormulaC8H6O3C8H8ONaOHC4H10OH2OC16H12O3Molecular Weight150.13 gmol120.15 gmol40.00 gmol74.12 gmol18.02 gmol252.26 gmolQuantity (g, mL)0.150g0.12 mL0.10 mL20.80 mL5 mL0.252gDensityna1.028 gmL2.13 gmLnananaMillimoles0.999 mmol1.03 mmol5.33 mmolnana0.999Equivalents11.035.33nana1.0Experimental procedurePiperonaldehyde (0.150g, 0.999 mmol), a white crystal, was ...
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