What This Document Is
This document represents the results and supplemental information section of a partial lab report for Experiment 6 in Georgia Tech’s Synthesis Lab I (CHEM 2380). It details a Diels-Alder reaction between anthracene and maleic anhydride, aiming to synthesize 9,10-dihydroanthracene-9,10-α,β-succinic anhydride. The report was completed by Katherine Turrentine on October 3, 2018.
Why This Document Matters
This report is intended for the course instructor to assess a student’s ability to perform a chemical synthesis, analyze spectroscopic data (IR and NMR), and calculate reaction yields. It serves as a record of experimental procedures, observations, and data analysis for a specific laboratory exercise.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This is a *partial* lab report, focusing solely on results and supplemental information. It does not include the introduction, experimental procedure (beyond a brief summary), or discussion sections. It represents one student’s work and may not encompass all possible approaches or outcomes for the experiment.
What This Document Provides
The document includes: a summary of the reaction performed, including reactant amounts and conditions; the observed physical properties of the product (appearance and melting point); IR and NMR spectra with peak assignments; calculations for theoretical, crude, pure, and percent yields; and a calculation of percent recovery after recrystallization. This preview *does not* include the full experimental procedure, a detailed discussion of the results, or any error analysis.