Carboxylic Acids
Functional-group conversions — From → Reagent → To.
| From | Reagent | To | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCONH₂ | — | RNH₂ | Substitution |
| CH₃COOH —(LiAlH₄) | LiAlH₄ | CH₃CH₂OH | Reduction |
| CH₃COONa | NaOH / CaO, heat (soda lime) | CH₄ | Elimination |
| CH₃COOH | Cl₂ / red P | ClCH₂COOH | Substitution |
| CH₃COOH | Ethanol / conc. H₂SO₄ | CH₃COOC₂H₅ | Substitution |
| CH₃COCl | H₂, Pd/BaSO₄ (poisoned) | CH₃CHO | Reduction |
| CH₃COOH | NaOH | CH₃COONa | Substitution |
| CH₃COOH | SOCl₂ | CH₃COCl | Substitution |
| CH₃COOH | NH₃, then heat | CH₃COONH₄ —(heat)→ CH₃CONH₂ | Substitution |
| CH₃CH₂OH —(KMnO₄ / H⁺) | KMnO₄ / H⁺ | CH₃COOH | Oxidation |
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