A Oxidation of Cyclododecanol to Cyclododecanone

Purpose To demonstrate the oxidation of a secondary alcohol to the corresponding ketone using hypochlorous acid. [Pg.543]

Do not allow the solution of sodium hypochlorite to come in contact with your skin or eyes. If it does, flush the affected area immediately with copious amounts of water. Sodium hypochlorite will also bleach clothing. [Pg.543]

Preparation Sign in at www.cengage.com/login to answer Pre-Lab Exercises, access videos, and read the MSDSs for the chemicals used or produced in this procedure. Review Sections 2.9, 2.11, 2.13, 2.21, 2.22, and 2.29. [Pg.543]

Apparatus A 25-mL round-bottom flask, separatory funnel, apparatus for heating under reflux, magnetic stirring, simple distillation, and flameless heating. [Pg.543]

Setting Up Place 0.5 g of cyclododecanol, 1.2 mL of acetone, and 0.4 mL of glacial acetic acid in the round-bottom flask. Equip the flask with a stirbar, and set up the apparatus for heating under reflux. [Pg.543]

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