Aldol Condensation Reaction

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Aldol Condensation Reaction - Salicylaldehyde

An aldol condensation reaction with salicylaldehyde is demonstrated.


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Two test tubes contain basic, aqueous solutions of salicylaldehyde. Acetone is added to the first tube. After 3 minutes the orange solid aldol product forms.

Discussion
Two test tubes contain basic, aqueous solutions of salicylaldehyde. Acetone is added to the first tube. After 3 minutes the orange solid aldol product forms. There is no change in the control. This reaction is the basis of a clinical test for measuring the acetone levels in the serum of diabetics.

Design, Text and Demonstrator:
	Gary Trammell	University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, IL 62794

Videographer/Editor:
	Steve Dykema	University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, IL 62794

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	Margaret Biddle	University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI 53706

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	Greg Minix	University of Wisconsin - Madison, College of Engineering, Madison, WI 53706
	Jerrold J. Jacobsen	University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI 53706