`Objective &

Introduction

(1 mark)

Material &
Methods (1
mark)

Results (2
marks)

Discussion

(2 marks)

Conclusion

(2 marks)
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA SARAWAK
Q-A & Ref.

KAMPUS SAMARAHAN 2 (2 marks)

Total

CHM258
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

LABORATORY REPORT

TITLE : MELTING POINT DETERMINATION

NAME MATRIX NUMBER
ABANG MOHAMAD AIDIL BIN ABANG 2022493412
MOHAMAD BUSRAH
AIMAN SYAHMI BIN SAIZANI 2022823678
MOHAMAD KHAIRIL NAJIB BIN NAIM 2022473608
IAN JEREMY ANAK KENDY MOSES 2022627488
EXP. NO : 2

GROUP :
DATE :
LECTURER : SHARIFAF NADZIRAH BINTI WAN HAMID
RESULTS / DATASHEET

Melting Point ( ℃ )
SAMPLE
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A 81 85

B 82 85

C 66 67

DATA ANALYSIS
Analyze each sample’s melting point range obtained (wide or
narrow). Briefly explain this situation in terms of purity.

Relatively narrow melting point ranges were observed for both recrystallized
vanillin and its combination with phenyl carbonate, indicating superior purity.
On the other hand, the crude vanillin displayed a wider melting point range,
suggesting the presence of impurities.
The limited range of the recrystallized vanillin indicates that it is probably
near to the melting point of pure vanillin, which is reported to be between 85
and 88 °C. The wider range of crude vanillin indicates the possibility of
contaminants, which would reduce the melting point's range.
The phenyl carbonate lowered the melting point, as evidenced by the fact that
the recrystallized vanillin mixture with carbonate had a smaller melting point
range than the recrystallized vanillin alone. The limited range, nevertheless,
implies that the combination is still largely pure.

QUESTION
1. Discuss the importance of identifying the melting point of a
recrystallized compound.
First of all, it is to ensure purity assessment. The melting point of a substance is
a strong indicator of its purity. Impurities in a compound typically lower the
melting point and broaden the melting range. By comparing the observed
melting point to the expected or published melting point for the pure compound,
you can assess the degree of purity achieved through the recrystallization
process. Next, it is essential to ensure process optimization: For researchers and
chemists, determining the melting point can be crucial in optimizing synthetic
procedures. It helps in assessing the effectiveness of recrystallization methods
and adjusting to improve the yield and purity of the final product.

2. Briefly explain the function/effect of phenyl carbonate in Sample

C.
Phenyl carbonate can function as a solvent in chemical processes. It has good
solvency properties and can be used to dissolve various organic compounds,
making it useful in chemical reactions, particularly when a stable and polar
solvent is needed. Phenyl carbonate has the effect of widening the range and
lowering the melting point of recrystallized vanillin in sample C.