22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS
Saponification
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Problem 21a
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionSuppose we have some optically pure (R)-2-butyl acetate that has been 'labeled' with the heavy O-18 isotope at one oxygen atom as shown.
(a) Draw a mechanism for the hydrolysis of this compound under basic conditions. Predict which of the products will contain the O-18 label. Also predict whether the butan-2-ol product will be pure (R), pure (S), or racemized.Verified Solution
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