Chromic
(Synaptic Self-Mutilator)
06-07-03 08:42
No 438462
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What's the function of the magnesium sulfate in the permanganate oxidation of N-acetyl-O-toluidine to N-acetyl-anthranilic acid? Is it necessary? 		 
 
 
 
    Rhodium
(Chief Bee)
06-08-03 10:02
No 438666
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I have read that it somehow moderates the oxidizing capabilities of KMnO4, minimizing over-oxidation. 		 
 
 
 
    Aurelius
(Hive Addict)
06-08-03 20:05
No 438745
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I believe it buffers the system and perhaps 'chelates'
the oxidizing substrate and in doing so slows the rxn rate.