CHED 591 |
| The Knoevenagel condensation reaction of m- or p-phthaldialdehyde is known to yield the corresponding benzenediacrylic acids. However, when o-phthaldialdehyde is reacted under these conditions 1-indanone is the major product in moderate yield. The mechanism of this reaction was investigated through GC-MS analysis. In order to optimize the yield of 1-indanone, the solvent, reaction time, and temperature of the reaction were varied. Results of the investigation will be discussed.
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Undergraduate Research Poster Session: Organic Chemistry
11:00 AM-1:00 PM, Monday, March 26, 2007 Hyatt Regency Chicago -- Riverside Center, Poster
Division of Chemical Education |
