Hello.
I got this one task in my text book where I am supposed to name the alcohol from carboxylic acid from an ester mixed with water.
Ester + water
carboxylic acid + alcohol
In the task, we are only given the structural formula of the ester, not the name. The structural formula of the ester is:
CH
3COOCH(CH
3)
2The acid part is pretty easy to figure out – Acetic acid. The alcohol part is what I don't understand. I've drawn the problem as I understand it (see attachment).
If I am suppose to name the alcohol based on my drawing, it would be something like: 1-methyl-1-ethanol, which is obviously wrong (according to the text book and Google).
Would really appreciate if somebody could help me out.
I'm very greatful for all the help I have received on this forum. It really is invaluable ☺