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The cyclization process in the synthesis of iminodisuccinic acid from fumaric acid and ammonium bicarbonate in methanol is likely different than in water due to the solvent's influence on reaction kinetics and equilibrium. Methanol, being a less polar solvent than water, could potentially favor the formation of the cyclic intermediate by affecting the stability and interactions of the reactants and intermediates. Analyzing this reaction would involve monitoring the reaction progress using techniques like NMR spectroscopy to identify the intermediate and product formation, and comparing the results with the reaction in water. You could also investigate the effect of different reaction parameters such as temperature, concentration, and catalyst on the cyclization process in methanol.