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8 April, 08:57

Could acetic acid be used in the esterification, instead of acetyl chloride? Why or why not?

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  1. 8 April, 09:14
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    Yes, acetic acid could be used, but it would not be as effective as acetyl chloride or acetic anhydride ... However, the acetic anhydride would still be reacting with an alcohol, so nothing changes in that respect. Also, the reaction would need to be done in basic solution.
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