Schotten-Baumann Reaction and Ester Formation

Vocabulary flashcards covering the formation of esters from phenol via the Schotten-Baumann reaction, including reagents and specific examples of acetylation and benzoylation.

Schotten-Baumann reaction

The process where phenol, on treatment with acid chlorides, produces esters; specifically, it refers to the acetylation and benzoylation of phenol.

Acetylation of phenol

A specific Schotten-Baumann reaction where phenol reacts with acetyl chloride ($CH_3COCl$) in the presence of $NaOH$ and $Py$ to yield phenyl ethanoate and $HCl$.

Benzoylation of phenol

A specific Schotten-Baumann reaction where phenol reacts with benzoyl chloride ($C_6H_5COCl$) in the presence of $NaOH$ and $Py$ to yield phenyl benzoate and $HCl$.

Phenyl ethanoate

The ester formed when phenol undergoes acetylation with acetyl chloride during the Schotten-Baumann reaction.

Phenyl benzoate

The ester formed when phenol undergoes benzoylation with benzoyl chloride during the Schotten-Baumann reaction.

Reagents for Schotten-Baumann Reaction

The chemical species used to facilitate the reaction between phenol and acid chlorides, specifically $NaOH$ and $Py$ (pyridine).