Fisher Esterification: Synthesis of Volatile Esters
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Fisher Esterification
Fisher Esterification
Date
2012-01-03
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Mulcahy, Seann P.
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Abstract
A microwave-accelerated synthesis of volatile aromatic esters is described in this convenient Fisher esterification reaction. Students perform a liquid-liquid extraction to isolate crude product which they purify by distillation. Analysis by GC/MS and NMR allows students to identify an unknown.
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