Acetic acid is reacted with $$ethanol-^{18}O in $$acidic conditions. Identify the labeled product(s) formed.

Fischer Esterification

22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS / Fischer Esterification / Problema 4

Problema 4

Acetic acid is reacted with ethanol-¹⁸O in acidic conditions. Identify the labeled product(s) formed.

Chemical structure of acetic acid reacting with ethanol-18O in Fischer esterification.

Chemical structure showing acetic acid and ethanol-18O with labeled oxygen atoms.

Chemical structure of acetic acid and ethanol-18O with one labeled oxygen atom.

Chemical structures of products from acetic acid and ethanol-18O reaction in Fischer esterification.