Reactions of Esters Flashcards
1
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Summary
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1.Hydrolysis
2.Reduction
3. Partial reduction
4. Grignard rxn
2
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Hydrolysis
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rgts: H3O+, or NaOH, H2O
products: COOH + ROH
3
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Reduction
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rgts: LiAlH4, ether and H3O+
products: primary OH + ROH
4
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Partial reduction
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rgts: DIBAH, toluene and H3O+
products: RCHO + ROH
5
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Grignard rxn
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rgts: 2 RMgX, ether and H3O+
products: tertiary OH + ROH