Thermodynamic vs. Kinetic Control in the Formation of Competing Semicarbazones
An Organic Chemistry Experiment
Background
Objectives
Energy Considerations Same Path (Thermodynamic or Kinetic)
Energy Considerations Different Paths (Thermodynamic or Kinetic)
The Reactants
The Reagent
The Reactions
Thermodynamic (hot) vs. Kinetic (cold)
Methods
Results
ATR-IR Spectrum2: Semicarbazone of Cyclohexanone, a white solid.
ATR-IR Spectrum2: Semicarbazone of 2-Furfural, a yellow solid.
ATR-IR Spectra2 of both Semicarbazones: cyclohexanone (blue), furfural (black)
Conclusions
Notes