Synthesis of an organic compound
Contributors: Ward's Natural Science Establishment, inc.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: CHEM study -- v 5
Place of publication: Rochester, N.Y. : Ward's Natural Science Establishment Inc
Format: Videorecording
Number of pages: 21
Subjects: Butanone.; Chemistry, Organic  -- Synthesis.
Description: Shows the synthesis of 2-butanone, from 2-butanol as an example of a common type of organic synthesis.  Discusses three basic steps - synthesis, purification, identification.  Explains that 2-butanone is oxidized by sodium dichromate and sulfuric acid to yield 2-butanone, that purification is accomplished by solvent extraction followed by distillation of 2-butanone, and that the product is identified by forming a solid derivative and determining its melting point.
Notes: VHS

Science consultant, T. A. Geissman ; teacher's guide revision prepared by William Kieffer, Margaret Carlberg and Margaret Nicholson.

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