Module 10: Esters Flashcards
1
Q
How are esters produced?
A
- SN2 Reaction
- Acid Chloride Reaction
- Fischer Esterification
2
Q
SN2 Ester production
A
Carboxylic acids with NaOH, Alkyl Halide
3
Q
Acid Chloride Ester Production
A
Acid Chloride with ROH, Pyridine
4
Q
Fischer Esterification
A
Carboxylic acids and ROH, Acid Catalyst
5
Q
What reactions can esters undergo?
A
- Aminolysis
- Reduction
- Grignard Reagent
6
Q
Aminolysis
A
NH3 or NaNH2
* Produces amides
7
Q
Reduction
A
LAH makes primary alcohols
DIBAH makes aldehydes
8
Q
Grignard Reagents
A
Makes tertiary alcohols
9
Q
What is the general method to produce esters?
A
Alcoholysis of acid chlorides or acid anhydrides