Project Title Synthesis of donor-acceptor monomers for conjugated electrochromic polymers

Name of Student

SIOW WEI JIAN, SAMUEL

Matric No.

1003488B

Care Group

A10D4

Name of Company : Engineering

Institute of Materials Research and

Company Supervisor :

Dr CHO CHING MUI

TP Liaison Officer

Dr WUANG SHY CHYI

Diploma in Chemical Engineering AY 2012/2013

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Date: 25/04/12 Title: Introduction to column chromatography. Objectives: The purpose of column chromatography is to separate complex mixture of compounds. Apparatus Column, 1 Conical Flask, 20 Thin Layer Chromatography plates 1L, One Necked, Round Bottom Flask, 1 Beaker, 3 Chemicals Unknown Chemical Mixture Silica Gel Dichloromethane

Procedures 1. A column was filled up with 250g of silica gel via continuous stirring with dichloromethane/hexane (50:50) v/v batch wise. 2. A filter paper was added to the top of the silica packing. 3. The chemical mixture was loaded into the column via a dropper, drop wise. Ensuring the silica packing remained undisturbed. 4. The column was left to run for 9hrs with continuous addition of solvent. 5. Fractions of eluent were collected in multiple, 50ml conical flask. 6. Using thin layer chromatography, fractions of similar purity were combined in a 1L, one necked, round bottom flask and concentrated on the rotary evaporator. Observations Step 6: A colorless solution was formed. Results One product was collected Discussion Column chromatography is an important chemical laboratory technique for organic synthesis. Many techniques like using a rotary evaporator and using a deuterium lamp to identify eluting products are important to take note in future experiments. Conclusion/Recommendations In future experiments, apparatus should be wash and place in the oven overnight. A reservoir could also be used to reduce repetition instead of refilling eluent.