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Ch. 15 - Reactions of Carboxylic Acids and Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
Bruice - Organic Chemistry 8th Edition
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Capitolo 15, Problema 12c

Starting with acetyl chloride, what neutral nucleophile would you use to synthesize each of the following compounds?
c. Chemical structure of acetyl chloride with a nucleophile, showing a carbon atom bonded to an oxygen and an ethyl group.

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Step 1: Analyze the target compound structure. The compound shown is an ester with the formula CH3CH2C(O)OCH2CH2CH3. This indicates that the acetyl group (CH3CH2C(O)) is bonded to an ethoxy group (OCH2CH2CH3).
Step 2: Recall the general reaction for synthesizing esters from acyl chlorides. Acyl chlorides react with alcohols in the presence of a base or under neutral conditions to form esters.
Step 3: Identify the alcohol needed to form the ethoxy group in the ester. The ethoxy group (OCH2CH2CH3) comes from ethanol (CH3CH2OH), which acts as the neutral nucleophile in this reaction.
Step 4: Write the reaction mechanism. Acetyl chloride (CH3CH2COCl) reacts with ethanol (CH3CH2OH). The nucleophilic oxygen in ethanol attacks the carbonyl carbon of acetyl chloride, displacing the chloride ion and forming the ester.
Step 5: Ensure reaction conditions are suitable. This reaction typically occurs under neutral or slightly basic conditions to facilitate the nucleophilic attack and stabilize the intermediate formed during the reaction.

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Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution

Nucleophilic acyl substitution is a fundamental reaction in organic chemistry where a nucleophile attacks the carbonyl carbon of a carboxylic acid derivative, leading to the replacement of a leaving group. This reaction is crucial for synthesizing various compounds, as it allows for the transformation of one functional group into another while maintaining the carbon skeleton.
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