1) salicylic acid methanol ? methyl salicylate

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Esterification reactions

• 1) salicylic acid methanol ? methyl salicylate

H, heat
H2O
HOCH3
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common names
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• 2) salicylic acid isoamyl alcohol
• ? isoamyl salicylate

H, heat
H2O
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• 3) acetic acid isoamyl alcohol
• ? isoamyl acetate

H, heat
H2O
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• 4) propanoic acid isobutyl alcohol
• ? isobutyl propionate

H, heat
H2O
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