Acylation A2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the acyl group
A
C=O
2
Q
What is the name of compounds which contain the acyl group
A
Acid derivatives
3
Q
What is the anhydride group
A
O=C-C=O
4
Q
What is the name of the reaction between acid chlorides and alcohols, water, amines and ammoni
A
Addition-elimination reactions
5
Q
What are the advantages of ethanoic anhydride to ethanoyl chloride
A
Cheaper, less corrosive, safer, reacts slower with water
6
Q
What is the use of aspirin
A
Treat headaches and fever
7
Q
What is the catalyst for the reaction to produce aspirin
A
Concentrated phosphoric acid
8
Q
What is the reactant required for the production of aspirin
A
Ethanoic anhydride
9
Q
What is the apparatus setup for the production of aspirin
A
Add all reactants in a reflux and a hot water bath, then add water, cool with an ice bath
