Synthesis of Tolbutamide

Aim

To prepare and submit tolbutamide from p-toluene sulfonamide and calculate its percentage yield.

Principle

The synthesis of tolbutamide involves the addition reaction of p-toluene sulfonamide and butyl isocyanate in the presence of triethylamine and
tetrahydrofuran.

Reaction

Requirements

• p-Toluene Sulfonamide – 1 g
• Butyl isocyanate – 1 g
• Triethylamine – 1.2 ml
• Tetrahydrofuran – 10 ml

Procedure

About N-butyl isocyanate (1mmol) and triethylamine (1.2mmol) in a round bottom flask containing 10 ml of tetrahydrofuran, kept in an ice bath. To the above mixture p-toluene sulfonamide (1mmol) was added dropwise at 0oc. After completing the addition, the temperature was suddenly raised to 35-45oC and stirred for 3-4 Hrs. Then the solution was filtered. The product was separated and dried. Then it was recrystallised by using Diethyl ether.
Melting Point: 128oC to 129oC
Use: Anti-diabetic

Report

Tolbutamide was Prepared and submitted. Report the Following
Theoretical Yield:
Practical Yield:
Percentage Yield: