31st Annual Student Research Conference
Synthesis of Two Sulfate Esters
Molly S. Vittengl
Dr. Tim Humphry and Dr. Amy Fuller, Faculty Mentors
The atmosphere contains sulfate esters, many of which have properties that are unknown thus far. Two sulfate esters are synthesized so that their chemical characteristics may be further studied. First, pyridinium cis-2-butene-1,4-disulfate is synthesized from cis-2-butene-1,4-diol. Second, lactic acid sulfate is synthesized from sodium lactate. Then, an ion exchange is performed on the lactic acid sulfate with either a resin or a base to attain the necessary form of the product.
Keywords: sulfate esters, synthesis, pyridinium cis-2-butene-1,4-disulfate, cis-2-butene-1,4-diol, lactic acid sulfate, sodium lactate, ion exchange
Topic(s):Chemistry
Presentation Type: Oral Paper
Session: 203-4
Location: MG 1096
Time: 10:15