Expt 4 - Nitration of Methyl Benzoate
Relevant textbook readings - Mohrig - Chapter
15,
Klein - Chapter 19.1, 19.4, 19.8
Procedure Reference
https://d.web.umkc.edu/drewa/Chem322L/Handouts/Lab07HandoutNitrationOfMethylBenzoate322L.pdf
Procedures
Reaction:
Carry out the procedure as described in the reference
but use a 5-mL round bottom flask equipped with a reflux
condenser as the reaction vessel.
Work Up and Purification
Work the reaction up using the procedure in the
reference and save a small sample of the crude product
for later mp determination. Recrystallize the crude from
methanol/water using the method described for mixed
solvent recrystallization in Mohrig on p 189.
Analysis:
Obtain 1H NMR (CDCl3) and
IR (thin film) spectra of the recrystallized product. We
will likely also obtain a C-13 NMR and GC-MS on one
group's product.
Do mp determinations on both the crude and
recrystallized products.
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