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This lab involves performing qualitative analysis tests on known compounds and an unknown compound to determine its class. The results will be used to identify the unknown compound. The lab also includes due dates for reports and a continuation of the experiment in the following weeks.
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Organic Chemistry Lab 315 Fall, 2016
DUE DATES • Today • At beginning of lab –Synthesis of t-Pentyl Chloride report • At end of lab -- copy of laboratory notebook pages for today's experiment • Next Week • Written summary of progress in identifying unknown, on a new continuation page in your notebook. See example in Manual, p. 72. • A page of equations for the positive tests, using one of the known compounds as an example…. • In Two Weeks • Qualitative Analysis Report (two-week experiment)
In Lab Today • Classes of compounds: hydrocarbons (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic); hydrocarbyl halides (1°, 2°, 3°, Ar); alcohols (1°, 2°, 3°). • Begin Qualitative Organic Analysis • Text p. 446ff • Manual p. 71ff • All test solutions are ready for use. • Dispose of all waste in designated containers. • Continue the experiment next week.
Experiment Notes • See Pavia p. 447 “How to Proceed-Option 1.” • Receive a liquid unknown. • Determine its boiling point (simple distillation) and refractive index. • Distill over ice. Use boiling stones. Do not distill to dryness. • Proper precision in refractive index. • Perform solubility and qual. tests on known compounds (see Manual table p. 75) and unknown.
Experiment Notes • It is necessary to see both a positive and negative result for each test. • It is necessary to perform all tests, even if you think you have already classified your unknown. • You may perform the tests on knowns and your unknown with the other students who share your bench. • Remember, you are personally responsible for the outcome of all tests. Don’t let anyone test your unknown for you.
Experiment Notes • When you have finished all the qual. tests, deduce what class of compound your unknown is, based on the qual tests, and justify it to me. (See Manual, p. 72.) • Only then will you be given permission to take an IR of your unknown. • Store unknown in tightly capped vial (labeled with your name) for use next week.
Notes on Qualitative Analysis Tests After every test, read the “Discussion” in Pavia for an explanation of what a positive/negative test means. • Tests for solubility • H2O General idea of the number of carbons and/or presence of heteroatoms O, N, and S. • H2SO4 Conc. H2SO4 reacts with Lewis bases (compounds with non-bonding or pi electrons) such as alkenes, alkynes, some aromatics, alcohols. • Heat or color change is designated “soluble”
Notes on Qualitative Analysis Tests • Tests for HalidesX = Cl, Br, I • Beilstein Use a Bunsen burner. Copper wire + hydrocarbyl halide → CuX2 (blue-green flame). (I will assist with this test.) • AgNO3/ethanol Forms a AgX↓ precipitate with hydrocarbyl groups that form stable carbocations (SN1 reactivity: 3°; 2°, 1° with heating; aryl, vinyl NR). • NaI/acetone Forms NaBr or NaCl precipitate (SN2 reactivity: 1°; 2°, 3° with heating; aryl, vinyl NR). (Instructions are in the Manual, not Pavia.)
Notes on Qualitative Analysis Tests • Tests for Unsaturation • Br2/methylene chloride Bromine reacts with p bonds of alkenes and alkynes. Red color of Br2 disappears. • Interpret immediately – eventually Br2 reacts with sat’d. C-H • KMnO4 Potassium permanganate reacts with p bonds of alkenes and alkynes. Purple color of permanganate changes to brown precipitate. • Interpret immediately – eventually EtOH solvent oxidizes • Ignition Sooty yellow flame in Bunsen burner is an indication of unsaturation/aromaticity (incomplete combustion). (I will assist with this test.)
Notes on Qualitative Analysis Tests • Tests for Alcohols • Acetyl chloride Alcohols react with acetyl chloride to give acetate esters (CH3CO2R) and generate heat and HCl gas (test with moist litmus) DO THIS RXN IN THE HOOD! • Lucas test (ZnCl2/HCl) Forms a hydrocarbyl halide precipitate (SN1 reactivity: 3°; 2° after time; 1°, aryl, vinyl NR). • Chromic acid Orange chromic acid turns green-blue when 1° and 2° alcohols are oxidized.
Notes on Qualitative Analysis Tests • Set up a hot water bath using a large beaker of water on a hot plate. • Use an eye-dropper and small grad. cylinder to count # drops in ml of liquid. • I will assist in the Beilstein and ignition tests. Please be ready to conduct these tests in your group when I give you notice. • Keep vial of unknown in a small beaker so it doesn’t tip over and drips are contained.
Weekly Clean-up • Rahmany-Ghane, Nelia • Lim, Youngkwon