SYNTHESIS OF ESTERS VIA NUCLEOPHILIC ACYL SUBSTITUTION Write the chemical equation involved in the reaction between the excess acid and NaHCO3. Explain why NaHCO3 is preferred over NaOH for the neutralization of excess acid.  How was excess alcohol eliminated from the crude product.

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SYNTHESIS OF ESTERS VIA NUCLEOPHILIC ACYL SUBSTITUTION

Write the chemical equation involved in the reaction between the excess acid and NaHCO3.

Explain why NaHCO3 is preferred over NaOH for the neutralization of excess acid. 

How was excess alcohol eliminated from the crude product.

the separatory funnel. Repeat this until the aqueous layer is twice the volume of the organic
layer. Shake and allow the layers to separate (Note 2).
Separate the layers and discard the aqueous part. Wash the organic layer thrice with
cold distilled water. Collect the organic layer in a 50 mL beaker and add NAHCO, to completely
neutralize the excess acid.
Decant the organic layer to a clean and dry 25 mL Erlenmeyer flask and add spatula-full
of anhydrous NazsO. If the mixture does not appear dry, add another spatula-full of NazSO, to
complete the drying (Note 3). Ensure that the crude ester is clear. Distill the ester using
thoroughly dried glassware. Weigh the ester and calculate the percent yield. Determine the
boiling point.
NOTES
1. Do not use calcium carbonate (marble) boiling stones because it will dissolve in acidic
medium.
2. Separation can be hastened by adding saturated NaCl.
3. The organic layer is not yet dry if the drying agent clumps together or drops of water are
obvious. Continue adding NazšO, until the organic layer is clear.
WASTE DISPOSAL
Aqueous solutions should be discarded by first diluting with water and then pouring in
the sink. Dispose the used drying agent in the trash bin or you may dissolve it in water and flush
it down the sink. Halogenated organic solvents are disposed in "halogenated solvent waste" jar.
Transcribed Image Text:the separatory funnel. Repeat this until the aqueous layer is twice the volume of the organic layer. Shake and allow the layers to separate (Note 2). Separate the layers and discard the aqueous part. Wash the organic layer thrice with cold distilled water. Collect the organic layer in a 50 mL beaker and add NAHCO, to completely neutralize the excess acid. Decant the organic layer to a clean and dry 25 mL Erlenmeyer flask and add spatula-full of anhydrous NazsO. If the mixture does not appear dry, add another spatula-full of NazSO, to complete the drying (Note 3). Ensure that the crude ester is clear. Distill the ester using thoroughly dried glassware. Weigh the ester and calculate the percent yield. Determine the boiling point. NOTES 1. Do not use calcium carbonate (marble) boiling stones because it will dissolve in acidic medium. 2. Separation can be hastened by adding saturated NaCl. 3. The organic layer is not yet dry if the drying agent clumps together or drops of water are obvious. Continue adding NazšO, until the organic layer is clear. WASTE DISPOSAL Aqueous solutions should be discarded by first diluting with water and then pouring in the sink. Dispose the used drying agent in the trash bin or you may dissolve it in water and flush it down the sink. Halogenated organic solvents are disposed in "halogenated solvent waste" jar.
Esters are responsible for the aroma and flavor of almost any fruit. These are organic
compounds which can either be natural or synthetic. Synthetic esters are commonly used by
food and beverage companies to enhance the flavor of many products.
H*
+
R'-OH
+
R'
R
HO
Esters can be synthesized via reversible nucleophilic acyl substitution reaction of a
carboxylic acid with an alcohol. The reaction is generally catalyzed by a small amount of strong
acid such as HCI or H;SO, to produce an ester and water.
In this experiment, various types of esters will be synthesized using different alcohols
and carboxylic acids as starting materials.
MATERIALS AND APPARATUS
2-pentanol
hexanol
glacial CH,COOH
CH:CH-OH
round bottom flask (25 mL) boiling chips
conc. H2SO.
water condenser (14/20)
separatory funnel (30 mL)
hot plate
anhydrous Na;SO,
benzyl alcohol
NaHČO:
PROCEDURE
Use the table below to determine the quantity of alcohol and acid needed to prepare
your chosen flavor. Carefully note the odor of the alcohol and acid you are using. Mix the
reactants in a 25 mL round bottom flask. Add boiling chips (Note 1).
Flavor
Alcohol
Volume, mL
Acid
Volume, mL
2-pentanol
(0.09 mol)
Benzyl alcohol
(0.09 mol)
Hexanol
Acetic acid
Banana
9.77
3.43
(0.06 mol)
Acetic acid
Реach
9.36
3.43
(0.06 mol)
Acetic acid
Mint
11.21
3.43
(0.09 mol)
(0.06 mol)
Carefully add 2-3 drope of concentrated H;SO, while gently swirling. Heat the mixture
under reflux for 45-60 minutes. Cool the mixture to room temperature before pouring it into a 30
mL separatory funnel. Rinse the reaction flask with cold distilled water and add the washings to
Transcribed Image Text:Esters are responsible for the aroma and flavor of almost any fruit. These are organic compounds which can either be natural or synthetic. Synthetic esters are commonly used by food and beverage companies to enhance the flavor of many products. H* + R'-OH + R' R HO Esters can be synthesized via reversible nucleophilic acyl substitution reaction of a carboxylic acid with an alcohol. The reaction is generally catalyzed by a small amount of strong acid such as HCI or H;SO, to produce an ester and water. In this experiment, various types of esters will be synthesized using different alcohols and carboxylic acids as starting materials. MATERIALS AND APPARATUS 2-pentanol hexanol glacial CH,COOH CH:CH-OH round bottom flask (25 mL) boiling chips conc. H2SO. water condenser (14/20) separatory funnel (30 mL) hot plate anhydrous Na;SO, benzyl alcohol NaHČO: PROCEDURE Use the table below to determine the quantity of alcohol and acid needed to prepare your chosen flavor. Carefully note the odor of the alcohol and acid you are using. Mix the reactants in a 25 mL round bottom flask. Add boiling chips (Note 1). Flavor Alcohol Volume, mL Acid Volume, mL 2-pentanol (0.09 mol) Benzyl alcohol (0.09 mol) Hexanol Acetic acid Banana 9.77 3.43 (0.06 mol) Acetic acid Реach 9.36 3.43 (0.06 mol) Acetic acid Mint 11.21 3.43 (0.09 mol) (0.06 mol) Carefully add 2-3 drope of concentrated H;SO, while gently swirling. Heat the mixture under reflux for 45-60 minutes. Cool the mixture to room temperature before pouring it into a 30 mL separatory funnel. Rinse the reaction flask with cold distilled water and add the washings to
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