Event Title
A Modification of the Knovenagel-Doebner Condensation to form alpha,beta-Unsaturated Carboxylic Acids
Faculty Mentor
Koushik Banerjee
Keywords
Koushik Banerjee
Abstract
Cinnamic acids are synthesized as intermediates to form useful pharmaceutical products. These cinnamic acids were synthesized by performing a modification of the Knoevenagel-Doebner Condensation. The modification consisted of the introduction of triethylamine as a basic solvent and the replacement of pyridine with 4-dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP). Given the yield of the products, it was concluded that the modification was successful in synthesizing cinnamic acids.
Session Name:
Chemistry II
Start Date
4-4-2014 1:15 PM
End Date
4-4-2014 2:15 PM
Location
HSB 144
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A Modification of the Knovenagel-Doebner Condensation to form alpha,beta-Unsaturated Carboxylic Acids
HSB 144
Cinnamic acids are synthesized as intermediates to form useful pharmaceutical products. These cinnamic acids were synthesized by performing a modification of the Knoevenagel-Doebner Condensation. The modification consisted of the introduction of triethylamine as a basic solvent and the replacement of pyridine with 4-dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP). Given the yield of the products, it was concluded that the modification was successful in synthesizing cinnamic acids.