Ch22 CA Deriv B PRINT
Ch22 CA Deriv B PRINT
• Intramolecular esterification of γ- and δ-hydroxy carboxylic acids forms • Esters react with NH3 and amines to form 1°, 2°, or 3° amides.
five- and six-membered lactones.
Reactions of Esters
Structure of
• Esters are hydrolyzed with water in the presence of either acid or base to
form carboxylic acids or carboxylate anions, respectively.
Triacylglycerols