Difference between revisions of "Synthesis of Lignin Monomers"
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Lignin is the second most abundant organic polymer. It is found in plants, majorly in trees. Its function is to serve in the assistance of water flow throughout the plant. It forms a barrier for the evaporation, trapping the water inside. | Lignin is the second most abundant organic polymer. It is found in plants, majorly in trees. Its function is to serve in the assistance of water flow throughout the plant. It forms a barrier for the evaporation, trapping the water inside. | ||
Revision as of 16:51, 8 June 2018
Introduction
Lignin is the second most abundant organic polymer. It is found in plants, majorly in trees. Its function is to serve in the assistance of water flow throughout the plant. It forms a barrier for the evaporation, trapping the water inside.
The structure of lignin is composed of the seemingly random combination of three monomers: p-coumaryl alcohol, coniferyl alcohol, and sinapyl alcohol.
Materials
Diisobutylaluminum hydride solution (25 wt.% in toluene)
Product Number: 192724-100G
Quantity: 2
Price: $52.20
Toluene (Anhydrous, 99.8%)
Product Number: 244511-1L
Quantity: 1
Price: $60.50
Experimental
Results
Discussion
References
Lignin Biosynthesis and Structure
[Overview from Lignin and Lignans: Advances in Chemistry]
Facile Large-Scale Synthesis of Coniferyl, Sinapyl, and p-Coumaryl Alcohol