Carboxylic Esters
The following sections are included:
General
Synthesis
From Acids (or a Derivative) and Alcohols
Formation of Methyl Esters with Diazomethane
Alkylation of Acids with Alkyl Halides
Reactions of Esters
Nucleophitic Attack at C=O
Hydrolysis
Reaction with Metal Hydrides - Reduction
With Grignard Reagents
With Amines
α-Hydrogen Abstraction - including The Claisen Condensation
Pyrolysis
Reduction With Metals - The Acyloin Condensation