Transesterification
Transesterification of Esters Conversion of one ester into another ester via exchange of -OR groups is called transesterification Transesterification can be performed under basic or
Read moreTransesterification of Esters Conversion of one ester into another ester via exchange of -OR groups is called transesterification Transesterification can be performed under basic or
Read moreThe Williamson Ether Synthesis In the Williamson Ether Synthesis, an alkyl halide (or sulfonate, such as a tosylate or mesylate) undergoes nucleophilic substitution (SN2) by an alkoxide to give an ether.
Read moreRing-opening of epoxides with basic nucleophiles Epoxides are cyclic ethers with considerable ring strain (about 13 kcal/mol) Epoxides undergo reaction with nucleophiles under basic conditions
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