Sodium Hydroxide → ZINC alpha-acetamidocinnamate

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 47% (w/w) sodium hydroxide (5.5 g) is added to slurry of α-acetamidocinnamic acid (10.3 g, 0.05 mol) in water (100 mL) at 70° C. to give a clear slightly alkaline solution. A solution of zinc chloride (3.4 g, 0.025 mol) in water (50 mL) is added and a precipitate is formed immediately. The mixture is stirred at 70° C. for further 2.5 hours. The precipitate is then filtered and dried to yield 9.4 g (80%) zinc α-acetamidocinnamate as a fine white powder. IR absorption bands: 1560, 1510, 1402 and 1353 cm−1.

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