preparation of esters Flashcards by Lucy Roberts-Clark | Brainscape

Q

why can’t you have phenol react with carboxylic acid to make an ester

A

reacts too slow

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conditions for esterification

A

acid catalyst

heating

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side product of esterification

A

water

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what acid catalyst is usually used

A

sulphuric acid

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use of esters

A

fragrances

solvents

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are esters soluble or insoluble

A

insoluble

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how to increase yield of ester

A

distill off as soon as formed

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observation of acyl chloride and alcohol

A

vigorous reaction

steamy acidic fumes of HCl

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conditions of alcohol and acyl chloride`

A

room temp

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products of acyl chloride and alcohol

A

ester and HCl

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conditions for acid anhydrides and alcohol

A

warm

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observation of acid anhydride and alcohol

A

slow

no visible change

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