CHED 845 |
| Aaron M. Rund and George D. Bennett. Department of Chemistry, Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur, IL 62522 |
| For their potential health benefits, antioxidants are important targets of organic synthesis. This research reports progress toward the synthesis of (S) – 3 – (4' – hydroxyphenyl) – 2 – methoxypropanoic acid. It is part of a larger study involving the reaction of indium with benzylic halides. The key step in such syntheses involves an indium promoted addition reaction in aqueous solution. The water solvent provides a safer reaction medium. Due to its compatibility with phenols, carboxylic acids, and water, an indium promoter necessitates fewer reactions steps. Therefore, the use of water and indium follows the initiatives of green chemistry. |
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Undergraduate Research Poster Session: Organic Chemistry
2:00 PM-4:00 PM, Monday, March 29, 2004 Anaheim Convention Center -- Hall A, Poster
Division of Chemical Education |