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Poster
Optimization of the synthesis of Copper(I) phenylacetylide
University of West Florida Libraries
Summer Undergraduate Research Program (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 2021)
2021
Abstract
Copper(l) phenylacetylide is a chemical compound that plays an important role in medical chemistry, pharmaceutical manufacturing, drug development, and general chemical synthesis (1-4). It has a characteristic yellow color in the solid state, making it easy to identify. Copper(l) phenylacetylide is produced from the reaction of basic copper(l) oxide CU₂O, with the weak acid phenylacetylene in ethanol, with a sulfuric acid catalyst.
Available methods for making these compound are difficult, time-consuming and require environmentally hazardous solvents. We have found a new way to synthesize Copper(l) phenylacetylide by a simple, quick and "green" synthesis. Our method offers multiple advantages, since no reducing agent is needed and air-free conditions are required during filtration. The starting materials are all available commercially a good price and the solvent used, 95% ethanol, is environmentally friendly.
Details
- Title
- Optimization of the synthesis of Copper(I) phenylacetylide
- Resource Type
- Poster
- Event
- Summer Undergraduate Research Program (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 2021)
- Contributors
- Arun T Royappa (Faculty Mentor)
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries; Argo Scholar Commons
- Format
- pdf
- Copyright
- Permission granted to the University of West Florida Libraries to digitize and/or display this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires the permission of the copyright holder.
- Identifiers
- 99380090895706600
- Academic Unit
- Summer Undergraduate Research Program 2021
- Language
- English