Methylene-bis-amide (MBA) Derivatives for Characterization of Nitriles

Edgar F. Kiefer and Kenn M. Takauye
University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI 96822
J. Chem. Educ., 1996, 73 (2), p 190
DOI: 10.1021/ed073p190
Publication Date (Web): February 1, 1996

Abstract

Nitriles (RCN) react with formaldehyde in 80% H2SO4 to form solid derivatives (RCONH)2CH2 useful for characterization. Melting points are tabulated for derivatives of 18 common nitriles.

Keywords (Audience):

Second-Year Undergraduate

Keywords (Domain):

Organic Chemistry

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Hands-On Learning / Manipulatives

Keywords (Subject):

Qualitative Analysis

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