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| Reactions to transform carbonyl compounds to alcohols have been explored. One method uses the Grignard reaction. The Grignard reagent was prepared in an ultrasound bath in 10 minutes. The use of ultrasound saves time and energy. Another green reaction used carrots to reduce carbonyl compounds to alcohols. Since carrots are available in high quantities, their use in this reaction is ideal. Use of potassium permanganate on solid supports and other green methods were used and compared to traditional methods of alcohol preparation. Alcohol products were characterized using carbon-13 NMR, proton NMR, IR spectra and TLC. |
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Undergraduate Research Poster Session
2:30 PM-4:30 PM, Monday, August 20, 2007 BCEC -- Exhibit Hall - B2, Poster
Division of Chemical Education |