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Topic: synthesis of 4-Benzoylbutyric acid  (Read 1813 times)

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Offline manot11

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synthesis of 4-Benzoylbutyric acid
« on: August 24, 2014, 10:23:52 AM »
Hello.

I have a course where I have to synthesize 4-Benzoylbutyric acid form glutaric anhydride and benzene. The synthesis is catalyzed by[AlCl][/3]. I my report i have to explain the formation of side products dibenzoylpropane, and i'm lost. hope someone can help me.

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Re: synthesis of 4-Benzoylbutyric acid
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2014, 03:32:58 PM »
Quote from: manot11 on August 24, 2014, 10:23:52 AM
... i have to explain the formation of side products dibenzoylpropane...

Is that the product of a second Friedel-Crafts reaction?
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Re: synthesis of 4-Benzoylbutyric acid
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2014, 08:47:35 AM »
It is a forum rule that you must show an attempt first, before we can help you.
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