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Fischer equation of...
« on: July 10, 2005, 06:37:46 PM »

Hello:

I understand the following fischer equation will yield isoamyl acetate:
carboxylic acid + alcohol over H2SO4 ester + H2O (sorry, can't figure out how to post constitutional drawings)

but how would I write the fischer equation for preparation of a benzyl isobutyrate and/or isobutyl benzoate?




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Re:Fischer equation of...
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2005, 02:24:58 AM »
The equation is essentially the same, you just change the identity of the carboxylic acid and alcohol to fit the ester product you are seeking.

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