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14.11: Bromination of Acetone Prep

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    Materials
    • Spectrophotometers
    • 50 mL volumetric flasks – 2 per bench
    • 5 stopwatches

     

    Chemicals
    • 1 L 0.02 M Br2 in water 
    • 1 L Acetone 
    • 1 L 4M HCl 

     

    Instructions for making chemicals:
    1. Dissolve 3.2 grams of Br2 in 1 L of water.  Do in the hood and use goggles and gloves. 
    2. Allow to stir overnight.
    3. Bottle and refrigerate in the morning.

     

    Waste bottles needed.

     

    SDS Info
    • Bromine – Corrosion – Skin corrosion/burns; Corrosion – eye damage; Environmental – aquatic toxicity; Skull and crossbones – acute toxicity
    • Acetone – Flame – flammable; Exclamation point – skin or eye irritant; Exclamation point – may cause drowsiness or dizziness
    • Hydrochloric Acid - Corrosion – corrosive to metals; Corrosion – skin corrosion/burns, Corrosion – eye damage; Exclamation point – respiratory tract irritant

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