Mentor/s
Dr. Linda Farber (farberl@sacredheart.edu)
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
Microwave Assisted Organic Synthesis (MAOS) decreases reaction time, potentially increases yield and is a more efficient, greener approach to organic synthesis. This research focuses on optimizing the MAOS reaction conditions for the oxidation of 1-Phenylethanol to Acetophenone using chromium trioxide resin as the oxidizing agent and dichloromethane as the solvent. Factorial Design methodology is used to design the experiments and statistical analysis will be used to determine which factor, time, temperature, or wattage has the greatest effect on yield.
College and Major available
Chemistry
Location
Digital Commons & West Campus 2nd Floor University Commons
Start Day/Time
4-28-2023 12:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-28-2023 2:00 PM
Creative Commons License
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Optimization of the Oxidation of 1-Phenylethanol
Digital Commons & West Campus 2nd Floor University Commons
Microwave Assisted Organic Synthesis (MAOS) decreases reaction time, potentially increases yield and is a more efficient, greener approach to organic synthesis. This research focuses on optimizing the MAOS reaction conditions for the oxidation of 1-Phenylethanol to Acetophenone using chromium trioxide resin as the oxidizing agent and dichloromethane as the solvent. Factorial Design methodology is used to design the experiments and statistical analysis will be used to determine which factor, time, temperature, or wattage has the greatest effect on yield.
Students' Information
Caroline Faraday, Chemistry, Honors student, 2023