Preparation and equilibration of isomeric 2,3-Dimethylbutenes By: Shannon Davis ABSTRACT: The first reaction that took place is a Grignard reaction where an alcohol was produced. The percent yield for this reaction was 62.5%. The ether and other impurities were taken out and the alcohol left was 82.89% pure with only .16% of ether. After the elimination reaction the product was mixture of 2,3-dimethylbutenes. The reaction had a percent yield of 93.04%. 1.61 g of “1-ene” and 5.38 g of […]
