How is benzyl alcohol synthesized?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the synthesis of benzyl alcohol, exploring various methods and starting materials. Participants seek detailed procedures and resources for synthesizing benzyl alcohol, indicating a focus on practical application and chemical processes.

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  • Homework-related, Experimental/applied

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express difficulty in finding detailed synthesis methods for benzyl alcohol and request guidance.
  • One participant notes that the synthesis depends on the starting material, suggesting that there are multiple pathways available.
  • Another participant proposes starting from benzaldehyde as a potential precursor for the synthesis.
  • A different participant suggests reducing benzaldehyde, indicating that there are several methods to achieve this and encourages looking for sources in textbooks or online.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that there are multiple methods to synthesize benzyl alcohol, but the discussion remains unresolved regarding the specific procedures and starting materials.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks specific details on the methods of reduction and the conditions required for the synthesis, which may depend on the chosen starting material.

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I try to find the synthesis of benzyl alcohol, but I can't get it. Can some one show me how to do the synthesis of benzyl alcohol, in detail.
Can someone give me the website to find the synthesis of benzyl alcohol
Thanks
 
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DH said:
I try to find the synthesis of benzyl alcohol, but I can't get it. Can some one show me how to do the synthesis of benzyl alcohol, in detail.
Can someone give me the website to find the synthesis of benzyl alcohol
Thanks


From what starting material? There are dozens of ways to make it depending on what you want to start with.
 
gravenewworld said:
From what starting material? There are dozens of ways to make it depending on what you want to start with.
start from benzaldehyde
 
Just reduce it, there are several methods to do so, try finding it in your text, there should be plenty of sources on the web also.
 

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