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3. Preparation of Eugenol Benzoate eugenol benzoyl chloride eugenol benzoate Convert the eugenol present in clove oil to its benzoate ester: This procedure will be the synthesis of a derivative of the eugenol.
5. Experimental Procedure Step 1 – Acid/Base Reaction - Add 1 mL of water to the centrifuge tube and then add 1M NaOH , drop by drop , just until the oil dissolves. The solution may be cloudy, but no oil droplets should be visible. * If you do not have enough clove oil, get some from your TA. (Water soluble) + Other Compounds (Ether soluble) - Transfer 0.2 mL * of your clove oil into a clean, dry centrifuge tube.