2-Methylcyclohexanol Synthesis Lab Report

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Introduction During this week’s lab, both the cis and trans enantiomers of 2-methylcyclohexanol will be produced through the reduction of 2-methyclcyclohexanone with sodium borohydride. Once the product is formed, NMR signals are used to examine the product of this reduction by observing the cis and trans location of the CH2OH group. The integration of the signal will then be examined and to show the ratio of cis and trans product that is formed through this reaction. Experimental Procedure For this lab, the first step is to add 2.5mL of methanol to .595g of 2-methylcyclohexanone inside a large test tube and then cool it in an ice bath. Once combined, add 0.1g of sodium borohydride to the test tube and once the reaction stops take the

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