A Preparation of Liquid Ammonia Solutions of Sodium Vinylacetylide

WJ Croxall, JO Van Hook

Index: Croxall; Van Hook Journal of the American Chemical Society, 1954 , vol. 76, p. 1700

Full Text: HTML

Citation Number: 10

Abstract

RECEIVED SOVEMBER 30, 1953 Liquid ammonia solutions of sodium vinylacetylide have been used for the introduction of vinylethinyl groups into molecules. The solutions were prepared by treating sodium or sodium amide with vinylacetylene in liquid ammonia. Vinylacetylene, however, is difficult to store and handle in the laboratory. 4 We have found that liquid ammonia solutions of sodium vinylacetylide are conveniently prepared in the ...