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I am uncertain if alcohol react with acid ( not carboxylic acid ) will produce salt or ester.
icystrike said:Hi pzona! thanks for your reply.
How about C17H35CO2Na ?
icystrike said:Hi pzona! thanks for your reply.
How about C17H35CO2NA ?
The chemical reaction between alcohol and acid is called esterification. This reaction produces a salt and an ester.
Alcohol reacts with acid in a process called nucleophilic acyl substitution. The alcohol molecule acts as a nucleophile, attacking the carbonyl carbon of the acid molecule and replacing the -OH group with an -OR group.
The product of the reaction between alcohol and acid is a salt and an ester. The salt is formed from the acid's carboxyl group and an alcohol molecule, while the ester is formed from the alcohol's -OR group and the acid's carbonyl group.
The yield of the esterification reaction between alcohol and acid can be influenced by several factors, including the type and concentration of the acid and alcohol, reaction temperature, and presence of a catalyst. Higher concentrations of reactants and higher reaction temperatures typically result in higher yields.
No, not all alcohols and acids can undergo esterification to form a salt and an ester. This reaction requires an alcohol with a -OH group and an acid with a carboxyl group. Additionally, the size and structure of the alcohol and acid molecules can also affect the reaction's feasibility and yield.