Basic Hydrolysis of Esters – Saponification
Basic Hydrolysis of Esters (Saponification) When esters are treated with sodium hydroxide, they are converted into carboxylate salts, which upon neutralization yield carboxylic acids. This
Read moreBasic Hydrolysis of Esters (Saponification) When esters are treated with sodium hydroxide, they are converted into carboxylate salts, which upon neutralization yield carboxylic acids. This
Read moreThe Gabriel Synthesis For Making Primary Amines We’ve seen previously that it’s hard to *usefully* build amines through the SN2 reaction, because once amines start
Read moreFinally, Some Reactions Of Sugars: Glycosylation And Protection In this post we introduce some simple reactions of sugars, especially glycosylation and protection: Formation of “glycosides”
Read moreAmide Hydrolysis – Conversion of Amides To Carboxylic Acids In this post we discuss examples and mechanism of acidic hydrolysis of amides, as well as
Read moreImines – Their Properties, Formation, Reactions, and Mechanisms Imines are the nitrogen analogues of aldehydes and ketones, containing a C=N bond instead of a C=O
Read morePutting The “PADPED” Patterns Behind Organic Chemistry Mechanisms To Music My friend Harry has an annoying habit. When we’re hanging out, every once in awhile,
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