Refractive index of Vanillin and p-bromobenzophenone

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The discussion centers on finding the refractive index for vanillin and p-bromobenzophenone as part of an organic chemistry assignment. The refractive index for vanillin is noted as 1.555, but the user is unsure of the temperature at which this value is measured, suspecting it may vary. Suggestions include consulting the CRC Handbook for chemical properties, although the user reports difficulty finding relevant information, specifically for p-bromobenzophenone. Another participant suggests that the refractive index can likely be assumed at 25°C, which is a common standard temperature for such measurements. The conversation highlights the challenges of sourcing specific chemical data in textbooks and online resources.
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Hi,

I have an organic chemistry assignment identifying an unknown sample. My tutor has asked for the properties (I can find all but refractive index) for vanillin and p-bromobenzophenone.

I found that for Vanillin it is 1.555 but I know that it changes with temperature and I cannot find a temperature for this reading.

I was just wondering if anyone knows a good website or has a good chemistry textbook lying around with this information (I couldn't find it in the VOGEL text...)

Kind regards,
 
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shad0w0f3vil said:
Hi,

I have an organic chemistry assignment identifying an unknown sample. My tutor has asked for the properties (I can find all but refractive index) for vanillin and p-bromobenzophenone.

I found that for Vanillin it is 1.555 but I know that it changes with temperature and I cannot find a temperature for this reading.

I was just wondering if anyone knows a good website or has a good chemistry textbook lying around with this information (I couldn't find it in the VOGEL text...)

Kind regards,

Try the CRC Handbook
 
gabriels-horn said:
Try the CRC Handbook

I downloaded the handbook and only found dibromobenzophenone.

Any other ideas please?
 
shad0w0f3vil said:
I downloaded the handbook and only found dibromobenzophenone.

Any other ideas please?

Where do you download the CRC handbook?
 
I found that for Vanillin it is 1.555 but I know that it changes with temperature and I cannot find a temperature for this reading.

Probably safe to assume 25C.
 
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