The preparation of Azo Violet
In this post, I will describe the preparation of Azo Violet (Magneson I) an azo-dye that can be used to test for the presence of magnesium ions.
Vanillin acetone aldol condensation
In this post I will describe the preparation of (E)-4-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)but-3-en-2-one from the aldolic condensation of Vanillin and acetone.