I need to convert 1,2-dichloralkane to alaknediol using reflux condenser. The dichloroalkane is insoluble in water. Hence i need to take methanol/ethanol as solvent. For substitution reaction i need to dissolve an alkali in water.
Boiling point of methanol, 1,2-dichloroalkane, water are 64.7, 84 and 100 degree respectively. So, at what temperature i should reflux. The higher tempeature will lead to elimination reaction.
Does it require any catalyst?
Conversion of dichloroalkane into Alkane diols can be achieved by heating dichloroalkane compound with aque. alkali KOH or NaOH just like SN2 displacement reaction.The reaction mixture is then neutralized to get desired product
Madhukar Baburao Deshmukh Thank you for your response sir. Which temperature i can choose sir. Solvent, reactant or water temperature?
Dear Narayanan Subramanian
Temperature for the reaction is up to 100 deg, cen.The product has high boiling than the starting material.
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