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Question

What is the outcome if acylation occurs at the carboxylate group instead of the amine group in amino acids?

Accepted Answer

An ester would form instead of an amide.

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A ketone would form instead of an amide.

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An ether would form instead of an amide.

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An alcohol would form instead of an amide.