Preparation of Esters Flashcards
1
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Esters characteristics king of reaction
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pleasant smells
2
Q
what kind of reaction
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dehydration synthesis
3
Q
dehydration synthesis
A
acid and alcohol, carboxylic acid + alcohol > ester + water
4
Q
carboxylic acid
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gives H
5
Q
alcohol
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gives OH
6
Q
the difference with fisher esterification
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carb gives OH and alc gives H
7
Q
Ways to increase yield
A
remove water and add excess alcohol
8
Q
hydrolysis
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opposite of dehydration synthesis
9
Q
catalyst of reaction
A
sulfuric acid
10
Q
reactants
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unpleasant smell
11
Q
ALCOHOLS SMELL
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medicniny
12
Q
acetic acid
A
vinegar
13
Q
salycilic acid
A
solid but when dissolved bitter
14
Q
good smells
A
isopentyl alc + acetic acid = banana
ethyl alc + acetic = not good sweet
methyl alc +salycilic acid = mint
