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A Phthalocyanine Synthesis Group Project for General Chemistry

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Darren K. MacFarland , Christopher M. Hardin and Michael J. Lowe

Department of Chemistry, Illinois College, Jacksonville, IL 62650-2299

J. Chem. Educ., 2000, 77 (11), p 1484

DOI: 10.1021/ed077p1484

Publication Date (Web): November 1, 2000

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

A group experiment synthesizing phthalocyanine dyes in one step from commercially available starting materials is described. The importance of a metal template is explored. The experiment is suitable for a second-semester general chemistry course. Details on organization of groups and experimental parameters are provided.

Keywords (Audience):

First-Year Undergraduate / General

Keywords (Domain):

Laboratory Instruction

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Hands-On Learning / Manipulatives

Keywords (Subject):

Aromatic Compounds

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