Reaction #75291

Reaction equation

pyridine

phenacyl bromide

→

N-phenacylpyridinium bromide

Conditions

Workup

1. 1
   OtherThe slightly exothermic reaction
2. 2
   Otherwas accompanied by the precipitation of the solid N-phenacylpyridinium bromide
3. 3
   FiltrationThe salt was then filtered
4. 4
   Washwashed thoroughly with anhydrous ether

Procedure

N-phenacylpyridinium bromide was prepared by slowly adding phenacyl bromide to a stirred flask containing an equimolar quantity of pyridine. The slightly exothermic reaction was accompanied by the precipitation of the solid N-phenacylpyridinium bromide. The salt was then filtered and washed thoroughly with anhydrous ether.

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