Carboxylic Acid Reactions Flashcards
Carboxylic Acid Reactions
Condensation (esterification)
Condensation
Acid reactions
Carboxylic acid condensation (esterification)
Carboxylic Acid + Alcohol –> Ester + Water
Conditions: Acidic (H+), heat
Carboxylic acid condensation (esterification) example ( C3H4OOH + CH3OH )
C3H4OOH + CH3OH –> C4H8OO + H2O
Product is methyl propanoate
Conditions: Acidic (H+), heat
Carboxylic acid condensation
Carboxylic Acid + Amine –> Amide + Water
Conditions: Heat
Carboxylic acid condensation example ( C2H7N + C2H3OOH )
C2H7N + C2H3OOH –> C4H9ON + H2O
Products is N-ethyl ethanamide
Conditions: Heat
Carboxylic acid acid reactions
Acid + Base –> Salt + Water
Acid + Carbonate –> Salt + Water + Carbon Dioxide
Acid + Metal –> Salt + Hydrogen
Determination of a carboxylic acid
Add to water and test for pH as carboxylic acids dissociate to produce hydrogen ions