Carboxylic acids and Derivatives chemistry from Organic I and II Courses Summarized in a Study Guide - 21 pages

Topics Covered:
- Structure and Derivatives
- Acid-Base Properties
- Synthesis from Grignard Reaction
- Synthesis from Ester Hydrolysis
- Synthesis from Amide Hydrolysis
- Synthesis from Nitrile Hydrolysis
- Synthesis from Alcohol Oxidation
- The Addition-Elimination Mechanism
- Alpha Halogenation
- Conversion to Acid Chlorides
- Conversion to Acid Bromides
- Formation of Acid Anhydrides
- Fischer Esterification
- Ester Formation via DCC Coupling
- Ester Formation via Acid Halide
- Ester Formation via Acid Anhydride
- Amide Formation via DCC Coupling
- Amide Formation via Acid Halide
- Amide Formation via Acid Anhydride
- Reduction with LiAlH4
- Reduction with Borane
- Thermal Decarboxylation
ALL MECHANISMS
REVIEW: JUST THE REACTIONS