Reaction of alpha-pinene with iodine

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Uploaded by on Sep 10, 2008

Iodine reacts vigorously with alpha-pinene.

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  • Was unaware of this reaction. Pinene sounds like something in turpentine. Is the iodine exothermically trying to add to unsaturated bonds here?

  • We are trying to give the behind the scene explanations on the website for each experiment.

    There's a thorough description answering your question under organic chemistry.

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  • @zulu650 thats serbian reggea music

  • alpha-pinene with iodine

    Baking Soda And Vinegar

    Diet Coke+Salt+Mentos

    Dry Ice+iodine

    Add A Little Water And Mix All Of This In A Kiddie Pool And Lets See What Happens

  • If anyone has access to both of those chemicals, try this reaction in reverse. Drop crystals of iodine into alpha-pinene.

    Please PM me when the video is up.

  • 1st comment! That was a really cool reaction! 5 stars!

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