Abstract: Dibenzalacetone was synthesized with 5.772 g of pure product recovered. It was equivalent to 82% total yield and 65.99% recover from the crude product. Cis-trans and trans-trans isomers of dibenzalacetone were confirmed to be in the product by Infrared spectrum and melting point analysis. Although 2 isomers were existed, trans-trans was confirmed to be the major product due to its stability.
Statement and purpose
Dibenzalacetone was synthesized by Aldol condensation method.
Introduction
Aldol condensation is the based catalyzed reaction of an aldehyde that does not have alpha carbon with ketone that does. In this experiment, Acetone, which has 2 alpha carbons, was used to react with 2 moles of benzaldehyde, which has no alpha
Statement and purpose
Dibenzalacetone was synthesized by Aldol condensation method.
Introduction
Aldol condensation is the based catalyzed reaction of an aldehyde that does not have alpha carbon with ketone that does. In this experiment, Acetone, which has 2 alpha carbons, was used to react with 2 moles of benzaldehyde, which has no alpha