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Title: synthesis of 4-Benzoylbutyric acid
Post by: manot11 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.

\\Martine

Title: Re: synthesis of 4-Benzoylbutyric acid
Post by: orgopete 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?

Title: Re: synthesis of 4-Benzoylbutyric acid
Post by: Babcock_Hall 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.