CH220C Fischer Esterification

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Draw the overall reaction

Done

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What should you do after using sulfuric acid?

change gloves immediately

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Which ones are severe fire hazards

methanol, diethyl ether

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Which are known carcinogens

Sulfuric acid, sodium sulfate

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Which one is a known mutagen

Sodium sulfate

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What are problems you may have with the fischer rxn

1. H+ source from H2SO4

2. Equilibrium issue (low expected yield. To fix this you add excess alcohol)

3. H2O (use 100% alcohol to ensure no water is present as an H+ source)