2015 Student Research Conference:
28th Annual Student Research Conference
28th Annual Student Research Conference
Synthesis of Secondary Erythritol Sulfate Monoester from 1,4-Anhydroerythritol
Tyler J. Smith
Dr. Tim Humphry, Faculty Mentor
Sulfate esters are a significant component of aerosols in the atmosphere. Erythritol, a volatile organic compound (VOC) with four hydroxyl groups, reacts with sulfate to form erythritol sulfate ester. The synthesis of a secondary erythritol sulfate monoester starting from 1,4-anhydroerythritol will be discussed, focusing on approaches for opening the ether ring in the structure.
Keywords: Sulfate esters, Seconday erythritol sulfate monoester, 1,4-anhydroerythritol
Topic(s):Chemistry
Environmental Studies
Presentation Type: Oral Paper
Session: 306-5
Location: MG 2001
Time: 2:00