What happens when you mix 3-methyl-1-butanol + glacial acetic acid with a catalyst of H2SO4?
What smell does it have (the ester)?
I know it is an esterification reaction but I don't know the specific ester it makes..
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
What smell does it have (the ester)?
I know it is an esterification reaction but I don't know the specific ester it makes..
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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The ester formed is called isoamyl acetate and smells like bananas. See reference below.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isoamyl_ace…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isoamyl_ace…