This document represents a completed seventh laboratory report for Auburn University’s Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 2081) course, authored by JaKailyn Barnes with contributions from Kacey Ortiz, and dated April 1st, 2020.
This report details a three-day experiment focused on the conversion of camphene to camphor, proceeding through intermediate compounds isobornyl acetate and borneol. It serves as a record of experimental procedures, observations, and results for a student’s practical work in organic synthesis. It’s typically used for grading and demonstrating competency in laboratory techniques and understanding of reaction pathways.
This report does *not* provide instruction on how to perform the experiment, nor does it offer a comprehensive theoretical background on the reactions involved. It is a record of *completed* work, not a guide for replication.
The full report includes detailed day-by-day experimental procedures, observations made during the reactions, mechanisms illustrating the chemical transformations, calculations related to yield, a conclusion summarizing the results and potential errors, and a list of cited sources. This preview only provides a high-level overview of the report’s content and purpose.