Synthesis of Flosal

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Honors Student Theses
Contributors
Brettler, Steven
Dragojlovic, Veljko
Publisher
Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Date Issued
2014
EDTF Date Created
2014
Description
Flosal (Jasmonal, Jasmine Aldehyde, (E)-2-benzylideneheptanal) is an important commercial fragrance compound. The principal method for its preparation involves a crossed aldol condensation reaction of heptanal and benzaldehyde. The method has a serious drawback as the synthesis of jasmine aldehyde is accompanied by self-condensation of heptanal to produce foul-smelling 2-pentyl-2-nonenal. We optimized the reaction conditions to maximize yield of jasmine aldehyde while preventing formation of 2-pentyl-2-nonenal. The desired product was obtained in ~60% yield, with a room for future improvement.
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Includes bibliography.

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English
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Text
Genre
thesis
Form
online resource
Extent
20 p.
Identifier
FA00013638
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Includes bibliography.
Thesis (B.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, 2014.
Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections
Date Backup
2014
Date Created Backup
2014
Date Text
2014
Date Created (EDTF)
2014
Date Issued (EDTF)
2014
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FAU

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FA00013638
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Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Attributed name: Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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Brettler, Steven

author

Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Physical Description

online resource
20 p.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013638
Title Plain
Synthesis of Flosal
URL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013638
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Origin Information

2014
2014
Florida Atlantic University Digital Library

Boca Raton, Fla.

Place

Boca Raton, Fla.
Title
Synthesis of Flosal
Other Title Info

Synthesis of Flosal