Idenification of Unknown Mixture 11M – Neutral Component

Boiling Point: 170ºC

IR Spectroscopy Results:

Based on IR Spectroscopy, the compound was determined to be an alcohol.

Classification Test Results:

The Lucas classification test confirmed that the basic component of Mixture 11M was an alcohol.

Possible Compounds:

Derivative:

(2-furyl)-methanol 3,5-dinitrobenzoate derivative

Literature MP 80ºC

Observed MP 78.3ºC

Through a taking an IR Spectra and performing classification tests, and by generating and finding the melting point of the derivative, the basic component of Unknown #11 M was determined to be (2-furyl)-methanol.