Photochemical Solvolysis of Optically Active 3,5-Dimethoxy-α-d-Benzyl Acetate

Author

Peter Jerry Frank, Union College - Schenectady, NY

Date of Award

6-1972

Document Type

Open Access

Degree Name

Masters of Science

Department

Chemistry

First Advisor

Alan L. Maycock

Language

English

Abstract

The purpose of this work was the stereochemical study of the photochemical solvolytic reaction of 3,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid, optically active 3,5-dimethoxy-α-d-benzyl alcohol was prepared. The specific rotation of the alcohol was compared to the alcohol produced from the photochemical solvolytic reaction of 3,5-dimethoxy-α-d-benzyl acetate.

Recommended Citation

Frank, Peter Jerry, "Photochemical Solvolysis of Optically Active 3,5-Dimethoxy-α-d-Benzyl Acetate" (1972). Honors Theses. 2215.
https://digitalworks.union.edu/theses/2215