Reactions Flashcards
1
Q
Carboxylic acid to a ester
A
Alcohol and conc H2SO4
2
Q
Ester to carboxylic acid and alchol
A
H2O and HCl
3
Q
Ester to salt and alcohol
A
Reflux
Aqueous alkali
NaOH or KOH
4
Q
Carboxylic acid to acyl chloride
A
SOCl2
5
Q
Acyl chloride to carboxylic acid
A
Cold H2O
Reacts vigorously
6
Q
Acyl chloride to amide
A
NH3
OR N2CH3 and amine
7
Q
Carboxylic acid to anhydride
A
2 carboxylic acids combine
Condensation reaction
8
Q
Anhydride to carboxylic acid
A
H2O or HCl