Dry Lab 3 – Triphenylmethanol

Data Sheet Name_____________________________

5 points possible
Data: Weight of crude product: 2.72 g
Calculation of theoretical yield: (consider all your reagents)

Theoretical yield (in grams) _____________

Percent yield of crude product____________

Melting point of recrystallized product: 162.8 – 164.5 oC

Literature melting point: ______________

Was the product of good purity? Why or why not?

Questions: 1. Besides biphenyl, benzene is often produced as a side-

product during Grignard reactions using phenylmagnesium bromide. Give
a balanced equation for the formation of benzene.

2. The compound 1,1-diphenylethanol can be prepared by

means of two different Grignard reaction. Write them both out.