Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives Flashcards
Carboxylic Acids
Weak acids, react with carbonates to liberate CO2
Carboxylic Acids and Alcohols in the presence of a strong acid catalyst
Forms esters (esterification)
Uses of Esters
Perfumes
Plasticisers
Food flavourings
Solvents
Acid Hydrolysis of Esters
Reagent: HCl
Conditions: Heat under reflux
Forms Alcohol and Carboxylic Acid
Base Hydrolysis of Esters
Reagents: NaOH
Conditions: Heat under reflux
Forms Carboxylate ion and Alcohol
Animal fats and Oils
Esters of propane-1,2,3-triol
Can be hydrolysed using NaOH to form soap (long chain carboxylic acids and glycerol)
Biodiesel
Renewable fuel produced by reacting vegetable oils with methanol in the presence of an acid catalyst
Test of Carboxylic Acid
React with metal carbonate, it will fizz (CO2)
Acylation
Process by which acyl group is introduced into another molecule
-oyl chloride