Chemistry of Carboxylic Acids, Esters, Amines, and Amides

These flashcards cover key concepts, reactions, and terminology related to carboxylic acids, esters, amines, and amides as discussed in the lecture.

What are the common names for ethanoic acid and butanoic acid?

Ethanoic acid is also known as acetic acid; Butanoic acid has the common name butyric acid.

What is the IUPAC name for formic acid?

The IUPAC name for formic acid is methanoic acid.

What is the common name for ethyl ethanoate?

The common name for ethyl ethanoate is ethyl acetate.

What are the boiling point and solubility trends of carboxylic acids compared to amines?

Carboxylic acids generally have higher boiling points and solubility in water than amines due to hydrogen bonding.

What are the two names for N,N-dimethyl-2-methylbutanamine?

Common name is dimethyl-2-methylbutanamine; IUPAC name is N,N-dimethyl-2-methylbutanamine.

What is the reaction between propanoic acid and water?

Propanoic acid donates a proton to form the propanoate ion and hydronium ion.

What is the dominant form when mixing methyl amine with water?

The dominant form is the intact uncharged amine.

How do strong acids affect amines in solution?

Strong acids protonate amines, converting them into ammonium ions.

What is the role of a buffered system in the blood?

A buffered system in the blood keeps the pH constant between 7.3-7.4.

What happens during esterification reactions?

Esterification is a reaction where a carboxylic acid reacts with an alcohol to form an ester and water.

What does hydrolysis of esters produce?

The hydrolysis of esters produces a carboxylic acid and an alcohol.

What are the hydrolysis products of amides?

The hydrolysis of amides produces a carboxylic acid and an amine.

What is the IUPAC name for triethylamine?

The IUPAC name for triethylamine is N,N-diethylethanamine.

What is formed when mixing acetic acid with aniline?

An acetic acid-aniline salt is formed through the protonation of aniline.

What are the characteristics of amines compared to amides in terms of basicity?

Amines are basic, while amides are not basic.

What compound is commonly formed when benzoic acid reacts with a primary amine?

An amide bond is commonly formed.