Esters...(fucking shit) Flashcards

1
Q

Where are esters used?

A

-Perfume, Flavouring, solvents, nail polish remover

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2
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What are the 3 methods to make an ester?

A

-COOH + alcohol
-Acid anhydride + alcohol
-Acyl chloride (COCl) + alcohol

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3
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What molecules lost when COOH + Alcohol happens?

A

H20

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4
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What are the conditions for COOH + Alcohol?

A

-HUR
-H2SO4

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5
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Is it possible to make an ester from a phenol and COOH?

A

No

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6
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Draw Ethanoic anhydride.

A

-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

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7
Q

How do you make an acid anhydride?

A

Two COOHs

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8
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When making an acid anhydride, what other molecule is made?

A

Water

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9
Q

Write molecular formula of acid anhydride.

A

(CH3CO)2O

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10
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What other molecule is made when you mix acid anhydride and alcohol?

A

-Ester
-COOH

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11
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What are the conditions for acid anhydride + alcohol?

A

-Gently warm

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12
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Can phenol and Acid anhydride be reacted?

A

Yes

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13
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What is Acyl chloride functional group?

A

COCl

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14
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What is the reaction when acyl chloride + alcohol?

A

Ester + HCl

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15
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Does acyl chloride + Phenol work?

A

Yes

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