Esters...(fucking shit) Flashcards
Where are esters used?
-Perfume, Flavouring, solvents, nail polish remover
What are the 3 methods to make an ester?
-COOH + alcohol
-Acid anhydride + alcohol
-Acyl chloride (COCl) + alcohol
What molecules lost when COOH + Alcohol happens?
H20
What are the conditions for COOH + Alcohol?
-HUR
-H2SO4
Is it possible to make an ester from a phenol and COOH?
No
Draw Ethanoic anhydride.
-O atom in the centre
-carbon molecule bonded to each side
-Each carbon atom is bonded to original Oxygen but has a double bond O
-Last bond is a CH3 connected to the main Carbon
How do you make an acid anhydride?
Two COOHs
When making an acid anhydride, what other molecule is made?
Water
Write molecular formula of acid anhydride.
(CH3CO)2O
What other molecule is made when you mix acid anhydride and alcohol?
-Ester
-COOH
What are the conditions for acid anhydride + alcohol?
-Gently warm
Can phenol and Acid anhydride be reacted?
Yes
What is Acyl chloride functional group?
COCl
What is the reaction when acyl chloride + alcohol?
Ester + HCl
Does acyl chloride + Phenol work?
Yes