An Exercise on Structure Elucidation based on a Tricky Aldol Reaction

GONZÁLEZ SIERRA, M.; PELLEGRINET, S. C.; COLOMBO, M. I.; RÚVEDA, E. A.

JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION

Division of Chemical Education, Inc., American Chemical Society

Lugar: New Rochelle, N. Y., U. S. A.; Año: 2008 vol. 85 p. 1094 - 1096

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An exercise on structure elucidation for advanced undergraduate students is described. To determine the structure of an unknown product, students are required to use spectra together with organic chemistry mechanism. This exercise exemplifies the procedure commonly used in research, thus helping students develop problem-solving skills. In addition, it highlights the potential of modern NMR techniques such as one- and two-dimensional NMR.