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Master Organic Chemistry Reaction Guide

Hydrolysis of esters to carboxylic acids with aqueous acid

Description: When an ester is treated with aqueous acid (and heat) it is converted into a carboxylic acid

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4 thoughts on “Hydrolysis of esters to carboxylic acids with aqueous acid

  1. Thank you so much for your website. It’s been and still is really helpful and clear!

    About this reaction – would it work without heat?

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