I am trying to do a reduction reaction of 4-Hydroxybenzophenone using TiCl4/Zn. Can anyone suggest me which form of TiCl4 (for example Titanium(IV) chloride, 1M soln. in dichloromethane, Titanium(IV) chloride, 99.99% (metals basis), Titanium(IV) chloride, 99.9%) is ideal for this reaction in laboratory scale.
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In laboratory reduction reactions, titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4) is typically used in its liquid form. This is because TiCl4 is a volatile liquid at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. Its liquid form allows for easier handling and precise control over the amount added to reactions. Additionally, the liquid form facilitates its use as a reagent in various reduction reactions, such as the reduction of ketones or aldehydes to alcohols using reducing agents like lithium aluminum hydride (LiAlH4).
Victor Murithi Thank you so much. Could you please explain the handling protocol of this chemical. Since it is highly volatile and reactive how can it be weighed accurately and safely?
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