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AN INTRODUCTION TO CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES KNOCKHARDY PUBLISHING KNOCKHARDY PUBLISHING CARBOXYLIC ACIDS INTRODUCTION This Powerpoint show is one of several produced to help students understand selected topics at AS and A2 level Chemistry. It is based on the requirements of the AQA and OCR specifications but is suitable for other examination boards. Individual students may use the material at home for revision purposes or it may be used for classroom teaching if an interactive white board is available. Accompanying notes on this, and the full range of AS and A2 topics, are available from the KNOCKHARDY SCIENCE WEBSITE at... www.argonet.co.uk/users/hoptonj/sci.htm Navigation is achieved by... either clicking on the grey arrows at the foot of each page or using the left and right arrow keys on the keyboard CARBOXYLIC ACIDS CONTENTS • Structure of carboxylic acids • Nomenclature • Physical properties of carboxylic acids • Preparation of carboxylic acids • Chemical properties of carboxylic acids • Esters • Acyl chlorides • Revision check list CARBOXYLIC ACIDS Before you start it would be helpful to… • Recall the definition of a covalent bond • Recall the difference types of physical bonding • Be able to balance simple equations • Be able to write out structures for simple organic molecules • Understand the IUPAC nomenclature rules for simple organic compounds • Recall the chemical properties of alkanes and alkenes STRUCTURE OF CARBOXYLIC ACIDS • contain the carboxyl functional group COOH • the bonds are in a planar arrangement STRUCTURE OF CARBOXYLIC ACIDS • contain the carboxyl functional group COOH • the bonds are in a planar arrangement • include a carbonyl (C=O) group a hydroxyl (O-H) group and STRUCTURE OF CARBOXYLIC ACIDS • contain the carboxyl functional group COOH • the bonds are in a planar arrangement • include a carbonyl (C=O) group a hydroxyl (O-H) group • are isomeric with esters :- RCOOR’ and HOMOLOGOUS SERIES Carboxylic acids form a homologous series HCOOH CH3COOH C2H5COOH HOMOLOGOUS SERIES Carboxylic acids form a homologous series HCOOH CH3COOH C2H5COOH With more carbon atoms, there can be structural isomers C3H7COOH (CH3)2CHCOOH INFRA-RED SPECTROSCOPY IDENTIFYING CARBOXYLIC ACIDS USING INFRA RED SPECTROSCOPY Differentiation ALCOHOL O-H absorption Compound O-H C=O ALCOHOL YES NO CARBOXYLIC ACID YES YES ESTER NO YES CARBOXYLIC ACID O-H + C=O absorption ESTER C=O absorption NAMING CARBOXYLIC ACIDS Acids are named according to standard IUPAC rules • select the longest chain of C atoms containing the COOH group; • remove the e and add oic acid after the basic name • number the chain starting from the end nearer the COOH group • as in alkanes, prefix with alkyl substituents • side chain positions are based on the C in COOH being 1 e.g. CH3 - CH(CH3) - CH2 - CH2 - COOH is called 4-methylpentanoic acid NAMING CARBOXYLIC ACIDS Acids are named according to standard IUPAC rules • select the longest chain of C atoms containing the COOH group; • remove the e and add oic acid after the basic name • number the chain starting from the end nearer the COOH group • as in alkanes, prefix with alkyl substituents • side chain positions are based on the C in COOH being 1 METHANOIC ACID ETHANOIC ACID PROPANOIC ACID NAMING CARBOXYLIC ACIDS Acids are named according to standard IUPAC rules • select the longest chain of C atoms containing the COOH group; • remove the e and add oic acid after the basic name • number the chain starting from the end nearer the COOH group • as in alkanes, prefix with alkyl substituents • side chain positions are based on the C in COOH being 1 BUTANOIC ACID 2-METHYLPROPANOIC ACID NAMING CARBOXYLIC ACIDS Acids are named according to standard IUPAC rules Many carboxylic acids are still known under their trivial names, some having been called after characteristic properties or their origin. Formula HCOOH CH3COOH C6H5COOH Systematic name methanoic acid ethanoic acid benzenecarboxylic acid (trivial name) formic acid acetic acid benzoic acid origin of name latin for ant latin for vinegar from benzene PHYSICAL PROPERTIES BOILING POINT Increases as size increases - due to increased van der Waals forces 101°C 118°C 141°C 164°C PHYSICAL PROPERTIES BOILING POINT Increases as size increases - due to increased van der Waals forces 101°C 118°C 141°C 164°C Boiling point is higher for “straight” chain isomers. 164°C 154°C Greater branching = lower inter-molecular forces = lower boiling point PHYSICAL PROPERTIES BOILING POINT Increases as size increases - due to increased van der Waals forces Carboxylic acids have high boiling points for their relative mass The effect of hydrogen bonding on the boiling point of compounds of similar mass Compound ethanoic acid propan-1-ol propanal butane Formula CH3COOH C3H7OH C2H5CHO C4H10 Mr 60 60 58 58 b. pt. (°C) 118 97 49 - 0.5 Comments h-bonding dipole-dipole basic V der W PHYSICAL PROPERTIES BOILING POINT Increases as size increases - due to increased van der Waals forces Carboxylic acids have high boiling points for their relative mass • arises from inter-molecular hydrogen bonding due to polar O—H bonds HYDROGEN BONDING AN EXTREME CASE... DIMERISATION • extra inter-molecular attraction = more energy to separate molecules PHYSICAL PROPERTIES SOLUBILITY • carboxylic acids are soluble in organic solvents • they are also soluble in water due to hydrogen bonding HYDROGEN BONDING PHYSICAL PROPERTIES SOLUBILITY • carboxylic acids are soluble in organic solvents • they are also soluble in water due to hydrogen bonding HYDROGEN BONDING • small ones dissolve readily in cold water • as mass increases, the solubility decreases • benzoic acid is fairly insoluble in cold but soluble in hot water PREPARATION OF CARBOXYLIC ACIDS Oxidation of aldehydes RCHO + [O] Hydrolysis of esters RCOOR + H2O Hydrolysis of acyl chlorides RCOCl + Hydrolysis of nitriles RCN Hydrolysis of amides ——> RCOOH RCOOH + ROH H2 O ——> RCOOH + HCl 2 H2O ——> RCOOH + NH3 RCONH2 + H2O ——> RCOOH + NH3 + CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ACIDITY RCOO¯(aq) + H3O+(aq) weak acids RCOOH + H2O(l) form salts RCOOH + NaOH(aq) ——> RCOO¯Na+(aq) + H2O(l) CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ACIDITY RCOO¯(aq) + H3O+(aq) weak acids RCOOH + H2O(l) form salts RCOOH + NaOH(aq) ——> RCOO¯Na+(aq) + H2O(l) The acid can be liberated from its salt by treatment with a stronger acid. e.g. RCOO¯ Na+(aq) + HCl(aq) ——> RCOOH + NaCl(aq) Conversion of an acid to its water soluble salt followed by acidification of the salt to restore the acid is often used to separate acids from a mixture. CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ACIDITY RCOO¯(aq) + H3O+(aq) weak acids RCOOH + H2O(l) form salts RCOOH + NaOH(aq) ——> RCOO¯Na+(aq) + H2O(l) The acid can be liberated from its salt by treatment with a stronger acid. e.g. RCOO¯ Na+(aq) + HCl(aq) ——> RCOOH + NaCl(aq) Conversion of an acid to its water soluble salt followed by acidification of the salt to restore the acid is often used to separate acids from a mixture. QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS Carboxylic acids are strong enough acids to liberate CO2 from carbonates Phenols are also acidic but not are not strong enough to liberate CO2 ESTERIFICATION Reagent(s) alcohol + strong acid catalyst (e.g. conc. H2SO4 ) Conditions reflux Product ester Equation e.g. CH3CH2OH(l) + CH3COOH(l) ethanol ethanoic acid CH3COOC2H5(l) + H2O(l) ethyl ethanoate ESTERIFICATION Reagent(s) alcohol + strong acid catalyst (e.g. conc. H2SO4 ) Conditions reflux Product ester Equation Notes e.g. CH3CH2OH(l) + CH3COOH(l) ethanol ethanoic acid CH3COOC2H5(l) + H2O(l) ethyl ethanoate Conc. H2SO4 is a dehydrating agent - it removes water causing the equilibrium to move to the right and thus increases the yield of the ester ESTERIFICATION Reagent(s) alcohol + strong acid catalyst (e.g conc. H2SO4 ) Conditions reflux Product ester Equation e.g. CH3CH2OH(l) + CH3COOH(l) ethanol ethanoic acid CH3COOC2H5(l) + H2O(l) ethyl ethanoate Notes Conc. H2SO4 is a dehydrating agent - it removes water causing the equilibrium to move to the right and thus increases the yield of the ester Naming esters Named from the original alcohol and carboxylic acid CH3OH + CH3COOH from ethanoic acid CH3COOCH3 + H2O CH3COOCH3 METHYL ETHANOATE from methanol CHLORINATION OF CARBOXYLIC ACIDS Chlorination involves replacing the OH with a Cl Product acyl chloride Reagent thionyl chloride SOCl2 Conditions dry conditions Equation CH3COOH + SOCl2 ——> CH3COCl + SO2 + HCl ESTERS Structure Substitute an organic group for the H in carboxylic acids Nomenclature first part from alcohol, second part from acid e.g. methyl ethanoate CH3COOCH3 METHYL ETHANOATE ETHYL METHANOATE ESTERS Structure Substitute an organic group for the H in carboxylic acids Nomenclature first part from alcohol, second part from acid e.g. methyl ethanoate CH3COOCH3 METHYL ETHANOATE ETHYL METHANOATE Preparation From carboxylic acids or acyl chlorides Reactivity Unreactive compared with acids and acyl chlorides ESTERS Structure Substitute an organic group for the H in carboxylic acids Nomenclature first part from alcohol, second part from acid e.g. methyl ethanoate CH3COOCH3 METHYL ETHANOATE ETHYL METHANOATE Preparation From carboxylic acids or acyl chlorides Reactivity Unreactive compared with acids and acyl chlorides Isomerism Esters are structural isomers of carboxylic acids STRUCTURAL ISOMERISM – FUNCTIONAL GROUP Classification Functional Group Name CARBOXYLIC ACID ESTER R-COOH R-COOR PROPANOIC ACID METHYL ETHANOATE Physical properties O-H bond gives rise to hydrogen bonding; get higher boiling point and solubility in water No hydrogen bonding insoluble in water Chemical properties acidic reacts with alcohols fairly unreactive hydrolysed to acids PREPARATION OF ESTERS - 1 Reagent(s) alcohol + carboxylic acid Conditions reflux with a strong acid catalyst (e.g. conc. H2SO4 ) Equation Notes e.g. CH3CH2OH(l) + CH3COOH(l) ethanol ethanoic acid CH3COOC2H5(l) + H2O(l) ethyl ethanoate Conc. H2SO4 is a dehydrating agent - it removes water causing the equilibrium to move to the right and thus increases the yield of the ester For more details see under ‘Reactions of carboxylic acids’ PREPARATION OF ESTERS - 2 Reagent(s) alcohol + acyl chloride Conditions reflux under dry conditons Equation Notes e.g. CH3OH(l) + CH3COCl(l) ——> CH3COOCH3(l) + HCl(g) methanol ethanoyl methyl chloride ethanoate Acyl chlorides are very reactive but must be kept dry as they react with water PREPARATION OF ESTERS - 3 Reagent(s) alcohol + acid anhydride Conditions reflux under dry conditons Equation Notes e.g. CH3OH(l) + (CH3CO)2O(l) ——> CH3COOCH3(l) + CH3COOH(l) methanol ethanoic methyl ethanoic anhydride ethanoate acid Acid anhydrides are not as reactive as acyl chlorides so the the reaction is slower. The reaction is safer - it is less exothermic. Acid anhydrides are less toxic. HYDROLYSIS OF ESTERS Hydrolysis is the opposite of esterification ESTER + WATER CARBOXYLIC ACID + ALCOHOL HCOOH METHANOIC ACID ETHYL METHANOATE + C2H5OH ETHANOL HYDROLYSIS OF ESTERS Hydrolysis is the opposite of esterification ESTER + WATER CARBOXYLIC ACID + ALCOHOL HCOOH METHANOIC ACID ETHYL METHANOATE METHYL ETHANOATE + C2H5OH ETHANOL HYDROLYSIS OF ESTERS Hydrolysis is the opposite of esterification ESTER + WATER CARBOXYLIC ACID + ALCOHOL HCOOH + METHANOIC ACID C2H5OH ETHANOL ETHYL METHANOATE CH3COOH ETHANOIC ACID METHYL ETHANOATE + CH3OH METHANOL HYDROLYSIS OF ESTERS Hydrolysis is the opposite of esterification ESTER + WATER CARBOXYLIC ACID + ALCOHOL The products of hydrolysis depend on the conditions used... acidic CH3COOCH3 + H2 O alkaline CH3COOCH3 + NaOH CH3COOH + CH3OH ——> CH3COO¯ Na+ + CH3OH HYDROLYSIS OF ESTERS Hydrolysis is the opposite of esterification ESTER + WATER CARBOXYLIC ACID + ALCOHOL The products of hydrolysis depend on the conditions used... acidic CH3COOCH3 + H2 O alkaline CH3COOCH3 + NaOH CH3COOH + CH3OH ——> CH3COO¯ Na+ + CH3OH If the hydrolysis takes place under alkaline conditions, the organic product is a water soluble ionic salt HYDROLYSIS OF ESTERS Hydrolysis is the opposite of esterification ESTER + WATER CARBOXYLIC ACID + ALCOHOL The products of hydrolysis depend on the conditions used... acidic CH3COOCH3 + H2 O alkaline CH3COOCH3 + NaOH CH3COOH + CH3OH ——> CH3COO¯ Na+ + CH3OH If the hydrolysis takes place under alkaline conditions, the organic product is a water soluble ionic salt The carboxylic acid can be made by treating the salt with HCl CH3COO¯ Na+ + HCl ——> CH3COOH + NaCl NATURALLY OCCURING ESTERS - TRIGLYCERIDES • triglycerides are the most common component of edible fats and oils • they are esters of the alcohol glycerol (propane-1,2,3-triol) CH2OH CHOH CH2OH Saponification • • • • alkaline hydrolysis of triglycerol esters produces soaps a simple soap is the salt of a fatty acid as most oils contain a mixture of triglycerols, soaps are not pure the quality of a soap depends on the oils from which it is made USES OF ESTERS Despite being fairly chemically unreactive, esters are useful as ... • flavourings apple pear banana pineapple rum • solvents nail varnish remover - ethyl ethanoate • plasticisers 2-methylbutanoate 3-methylbutylethanoate 1-methylbutylethanoate butylbutanoate 2-methylpropylpropanoate ACYL CHLORIDES Nomenclature Chemical Properties Named from the corresponding carboxylic acid remove -ic add -yl chloride CH3COCl ethanoyl chloride C6H5COCl benzene carbonyl (benzoyl) chloride • • • • colourless liquids which fume in moist air attacked at the positive carbon centre by nucleophiles these include water, alcohols, ammonia and amines undergo addition-elimination reactions ACYL CHLORIDES Reagent Water Product(s) carboxylic acid + HCl (fume in moist air / strong acidic solution formed) Conditions room temperature Equation CH3COCl(l) Mechanism addition-elimination + H2O(l) ——> CH3COOH(aq) + HCl(aq) ACYL CHLORIDES Reagent Alcohols Product(s) ester + hydrogen chloride Conditions reflux in dry (anhydrous) conditions Equation CH3COCl(l) Mechanism addition-elimination + CH3OH(l) ——> CH3COOCH3(l) + HCl(g) ACYL CHLORIDES Reagent Ammonia Product(s) amide + hydrogen chloride Conditions Low temperature and excess ammonia; vigorous reaction. Equation CH3COCl(l) + NH3(aq) ——> CH3COCl(l) + 2NH3(aq) ——> or Mechanism addition-elimination CH3CONH2(s) + HCl(g) CH3CONH2(s) + NH4Cl(s) ACYL CHLORIDES Reagent Amines Product(s) N-substituted amide + hydrogen chloride Conditions anhydrous Equation Mechanism CH3COCl + C2H5NH2 ——> CH3CONHC2H5 + HCl or CH3COCl + 2C2H5NH2 ——> CH3CONHC2H5 + C2H5NH3Cl addition-elimination - similar to that with ammonia. REVISION CHECK What should you be able to do? Recall and explain the physical properties of carboxylic acids Recall the structures of carboxylic acids, esters and acyl chlorides Recall the acidic properties of carboxylic acids Recall and explain the esterification of carboxylic acids Write balanced equations representing any reactions in the section Recall and explain the structure and naming of esters Recall the methods for making esters Recall the conditions for, and products of, the hydrolysis of esters. CAN YOU DO ALL OF THESE? 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