Item no.: P3101000

Principle

Haloalkanes react with magnesium to the so-called Grignard reagents in accordance with the general formula RMgX. With X = bromide or iodide, the reaction works best. Chlorides are usually more inert and require higher temperatures and longer reaction times for the conversion. The compounds that were discovered by Victor Grignard probably exist as dimeric structures.

Tasks

Investigate the reaction of n-propyl bromide with magnesium turnings in tetrahydrofuran.

What you can learn about

• n-propyl bromide
• Magnesium
• Haloalkanes
• Grignard reagent
• Organometallic compounds

Necessary accessories

• Precision balance 620g/0.001g