ROH/H⁺
ROH/H⁺ in organic chemistry: what it does, when to use it and what to watch out for. Covers Epoxides, Carboxylic acids & derivatives.
Overview
ROH/H⁺ is a reagent used in organic chemistry. Below is what it does in each reaction type where it appears.
Epoxides
- What it does: Alcohol opens epoxide
- Attack: More substituted carbon favored
Carboxylic acids & derivatives
- What it does: Acid → ester
- Important point: Fischer esterification