The kinetics and mechanisms of the reaction of benzyl chloride with potassium t̲-butoxide in t̲-butyl alcohol

Author

Der-Rong Chen

Abstract

"Benzyl chloride is a moderately reactive halide. Substitution of the Cl⁻ by other nucleophiles, e.g., HO⁻, AcO⁻, S₂O₃⁻, Br⁻ etc. proceeds almost quantitatively in solutions at convenient temperatures ... The object of this study was to investigate if the less basic t̲-butoxide in t̲-butyl alcohol would afford the same product, viz., stilbene; and, if so, by what mechanism. A study of the products and kinetics of the interaction between benzyl chloride and potassium t̲-butoxide in t̲-butyl alcohol therefore has been initiated"--Introduction, page 1.

Advisor(s)

Hanna, Samir B.

Committee Member(s)

Antle, Charles E.
Wulfman, David S., 1934-2013
Park, Efton

Department(s)

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Chemical Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri at Rolla

Publication Date

1965

Pagination

v, 57 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (page 53).

Rights

© 1965 Der-Rong Chen, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Stilbene -- AnalysisBases (Chemistry)

Thesis Number

T 1767

Print OCLC #

5968665

Electronic OCLC #

832384320

Recommended Citation

Chen, Der-Rong, "The kinetics and mechanisms of the reaction of benzyl chloride with potassium t̲-butoxide in t̲-butyl alcohol" (1965). Masters Theses. 6957.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/6957