Module 10: Esters Flashcards

1
Q

How are esters produced?

A
  1. SN2 Reaction
  2. Acid Chloride Reaction
  3. Fischer Esterification
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2
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SN2 Ester production

A

Carboxylic acids with NaOH, Alkyl Halide

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3
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Acid Chloride Ester Production

A

Acid Chloride with ROH, Pyridine

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4
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Fischer Esterification

A

Carboxylic acids and ROH, Acid Catalyst

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5
Q

What reactions can esters undergo?

A
  1. Aminolysis
  2. Reduction
  3. Grignard Reagent
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6
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Aminolysis

A

NH3 or NaNH2
* Produces amides

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7
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Reduction

A

LAH makes primary alcohols
DIBAH makes aldehydes

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8
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Grignard Reagents

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Makes tertiary alcohols

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9
Q

What is the general method to produce esters?

A

Alcoholysis of acid chlorides or acid anhydrides

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