OH⁻, heat
OH⁻, heat in organic chemistry: what it does, when to use it and what to watch out for. Covers Carboxylic acids & derivatives.
Overview
OH⁻, heat is a reagent used in organic chemistry. Below is what it does in each reaction type where it appears.
Carboxylic acids & derivatives
- What it does: Ester hydrolysis
- Important point: Saponification