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Chels
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Chels asked in Science & MathematicsChemistry · 8 years ago

In an mCPBA epoxidation of carvone, what would the purpose of washing 5 times with aqueous NaHCO3 be?

In a separatory funnel with diethyl ether after the mCPBA had been added and the reaction had been heated, so during extraction.

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  • 8 years ago
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    To make sure to get the m-chlorobenzoic acid coproduct away from the epoxide product.

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