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Synthesis of Naphthyl Butyl Ether

Synthesis of Naphthyl Butyl Ether
Learning Objets
Summary
This is a laboratory experiment for Organic Chemistry for a greener SN2 reaction. The reaction uses a greener solvent and produces a benign product. It was published in J. Chem. Ed.


A Simple SN2 Reaction for the Undergraduate Organic Laboratory
John J. Esteb, John R. Magers, LuAnne McNulty, Paul Morgan, and Anne M. Wilson
Journal of Chemical Education 2009 86 (7), 850
DOI: 10.1021/ed086p850
Keywords
Organic Chemistry
Organic Synthesis
SN2
Ethers

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Published
Object Type
Laboratory experiment
Journal articles
Audience
Introductory Undergraduate
Upper/Advanced Undergraduate
Published on
Green Chemistry Principles
Designing Safer Chemicals
Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
Learning Goals/Student Objectives
Students will use reflux techniques for organic synthesis.
Students will use an SN2 reaction to synthesize a molecule that is a common flavoring agent.
Students will carry out an SN2 reaction using a greener solvent.
Common pedagogies covered
Hands-on learning
Time required (if applicable)
2 hours 50 minutes

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Penny Workman
Safety Precautions, Hazards, and Risk Assessment
This lab uses solid sodium hydroxide pellets. Students must take care to make sure that the sodium hydroxide does not contact their skin.
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A Simple SN2 Reaction for the Undergraduate Organic Laboratory