Phenylacetic acid synthesis

First published at 11:53 UTC on June 13th, 2018.
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We start with mandelic acid produced in a previous experiment, and reduce this to phenylacetic acid using the classic secondary alcohol reducing combination of hypophosphorus acid and iodine.

CategoryScience & Technology
SensitivityNormal - Content that is suitable for ages 16 and over
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