carboxylic acid + esters Flashcards
general formula of esters
RCOOR’
what’s the products of acid catalysed hydrolysis of propylethanoate
propanol + ethanoic acid
what cataylst do you need for acid catalysed hydrolysis
strong acid catalyst
which catalyst can be used for base hydrolysis
warm aqueous NaOH
other uses of esters
solvents for many reactions
plasticisers
perfumes
flavouring(like pear drops)
acyl chloride + water ?
carboxylic acid + HCl
acyl chloride + alcohol ?
ester + HCl
acyl chloride + 2NH3 ?
primary amide + NH4Cl
acyl chloride + primary amine ?
secondary amide + HCl
acid anhydride + alcohol ?
ester + carboxylic acid
why use acid anhydrides over acyl chloride ?
-cheaper
-less corrosive
-don’t react w water
-they are safer as side product is carboxylic acid whereas acyl chloride produce HCl vapours
what catalyst is used to form an ester from a carboxylic acid w an alcohol
conc h2so4
IUPAC name for glycerol?
propane-1,2,3-triol
