Lab 6: Synthesis of Tetraphenylcyclopentadienone Flashcards
1
Q
benzil
A
Starting reagent
2
Q
1,3- diphnylacetane
A
Starting reagent and limiting reagent
3
Q
potassium hydroxide and absolute ethanol
A
catalyst*
4
Q
Tetraphenylcyclopentadienone
A
product
5
Q
experimental set up
A
reflux mixture, add KOH and ethanol, reflux, suction filtrate
6
Q
Purpose
A
To use 1,3 diphenylacetone and benzil in order to form tetraphenylcyclopentadienone using an adol condensation.
