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Esters Flashcards

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formation

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alcohol + carboxylic acid (conc. H2SO4 catalyst) > ester + water

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functional group

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COO(C)

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Preparation

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1cm^3 alcohol 1cm^3 pure carboxylic acid. 3-4 drops conc. H2SO4.
heat in water bath 80˚C for 5 minutes.
pour into NACO3 to neutralise excess acid
should smell sweet after a while.
DO IN FUME CUPBOARD volatile liquids and could be toxic. Gloves and Goggles. not heated with bunsen burner, hot plate better

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uses of esters

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perfume, flavourings, chemical solvents.

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