The Journal of Organic Chemistry

Co-Reductions with Alkali Metals. I. Styrene and Acetone with Sodium

JK Kochi

Index: Kochi,J.K. Journal of Organic Chemistry, 1963 , vol. 28, p. 1960 - 1968

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Abstract

Results The reaction of acetone and styrene with sodium is an exothermic one. In most cases the temperature was regulated between-10'and+ loo, but, if thereaction was allowed to warm up, a reaction ensued which led to polymerization of styrene. To maintain control, acetone that was diluted in solvent was added dropwise to a stirred mixture of styrene in ethereal solution and freshly pressed sodium wire at the requisite low temperatures. ...