Grignard Reaction (#3)

A diastereoselective Grignard reaction was performed between methylmagnesium iodide and benzoin. To determine the identity of the diastereomer created, TLC analysis and melting point analysis were performed.

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Chemistry lab at Eastern Kentucky University, U.S.