Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ717169
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Sep-1
Pages: 2
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Witting Reaction Using a Stabilized Phosphorus Ylid: An Efficient and Stereoselective Synthesis of Ethyl Trans-Cinnamate
Speed, Traci J.; Mclntyre, Jean P.; Thamattoor, Dasan M.
Journal of Chemical Education, v81 n9 p1355-1356 Sep 2004
An instructive experiment for the synthesis of ethyl trans-cinnamate, a pleasant smelling ester used in perfumery and flavoring by the reaction of benzaldehyde with the stable ylid triphenylphosphorane is described. The synthesis, workup and characterization of trans-cinnamate may be accomplished in a single laboratory session with commonly available laboratory equipment and glassware.
Descriptors: Laboratory Equipment, Chemistry, Laboratory Experiments, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods
Journal of Chemical Education, Subscription Department, P.O. Box 1267, Bellmawr, NJ 08099-1267. Web site: http://jchemed.chem.wisc.edu/AboutJCE/contact.html.
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Language: English
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