Step 1- The Synthesis of Dehydrozingerone from Vanillin Step 1 HO Vanillin H + KOH Acetone/H₂O Reflux ALDOL CONDENSATION HO fre Dehydrozingero ne (Vanillid enea ce to ne)
Step 1- The Synthesis of Dehydrozingerone from Vanillin Step 1 HO Vanillin H + KOH Acetone/H₂O Reflux ALDOL CONDENSATION HO fre Dehydrozingero ne (Vanillid enea ce to ne)
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In the attached reaction experiment, dur the conversion of vanillin to dehydrozingerone multiple color changes occur. (colorless to yellow to deep red back to yellow) Explain what causes these color shifts. Be sure to include the appropriate chemical structures as part of your answer.

Transcribed Image Text:Step 1- The Synthesis of Dehydrozingerone from Vanillin
Step 1
HO
Vanillin
H
+
KOH
Acetone/H₂O
Reflux
ALDOL CONDENSATION
HO
fre
Dehydrozingero ne
(Vanillid enea ce to ne)
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