The Green Oxidation of Borneol to Camphor
Title: The Green Oxidation of Borneol to Camphor
Date Conducted: February 8, 2012
April 27, 2012
Abstract:
The goal of this experiment was to perform a Green Oxidation of Borneol to Camphor, without the use of Chromium synthesis since it is toxic to the environment.
Reagent Table:
|Chemical Name |Amount used |Molecular weight |Concentration |Density g/mL |BP °C |MP °C |Chemical Formula |
| | |g/mol | | | | | |
|Borneol |0.5 g |154.25 |N/A |1.011 |210 |206-209 |C10H18O |
|Glacial Acetic Acid |3.0 mls |60.05 |100% |3.24 |97.4 |16.2 |C2H4O2 |
|Bleach |4.0 mls |74.44 |5% |1.25 |111 |-16 ° |ClNaO |
|Sodium Bisulfite |~5 mls |104.06 |N/A |1.48 |N/A |150 |HNaO3S |
|Ice-Water |30 mls |18.01 |100% |1.0 |99.98 |32 |H2O |
Introduction and Theory:
Numerous chemicals are made daily that are poisonous to the environment. Thus, this experiment uses no toxic chemicals and is referred to as being “Green.” To first start the experiment one had to create the oxidant which then is tested on KI Paper. Once the proper level is reached then the oxidation process can begin and will end with Camphor as the product. The mechanism used is as follows.
For this experiment no real setup was used. Just a hot plate and ice bath were used to mix and maintain the temperature of the experiment.
Date Conducted: February 8, 2012
April 27, 2012
Abstract:
The goal of this experiment was to perform a Green Oxidation of Borneol to Camphor, without the use of Chromium synthesis since it is toxic to the environment.
Reagent Table:
|Chemical Name |Amount used |Molecular weight |Concentration |Density g/mL |BP °C |MP °C |Chemical Formula |
| | |g/mol | | | | | |
|Borneol |0.5 g |154.25 |N/A |1.011 |210 |206-209 |C10H18O |
|Glacial Acetic Acid |3.0 mls |60.05 |100% |3.24 |97.4 |16.2 |C2H4O2 |
|Bleach |4.0 mls |74.44 |5% |1.25 |111 |-16 ° |ClNaO |
|Sodium Bisulfite |~5 mls |104.06 |N/A |1.48 |N/A |150 |HNaO3S |
|Ice-Water |30 mls |18.01 |100% |1.0 |99.98 |32 |H2O |
Introduction and Theory:
Numerous chemicals are made daily that are poisonous to the environment. Thus, this experiment uses no toxic chemicals and is referred to as being “Green.” To first start the experiment one had to create the oxidant which then is tested on KI Paper. Once the proper level is reached then the oxidation process can begin and will end with Camphor as the product. The mechanism used is as follows.
For this experiment no real setup was used. Just a hot plate and ice bath were used to mix and maintain the temperature of the experiment.