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Synthesis of Tert-Butyl Chloride via SN1 by JR Castor is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document describes the preparation and purification of tert-butyl chloride from tert-butyl alcohol. Tert-butyl alcohol and hydrochloric acid undergo an SN1 nucleophilic substitution reaction to form tert-butyl chloride. The crude product is purified through simple distillation. The experiment yielded 1.760 g of tert-butyl chloride from 7.809 g of tert-butyl alcohol, which is 18.007% of the theoretical yield. The reaction and purification were successful, though the yield was relatively low.
- Author
- JR Castor
- Language
- EN