Chapter 14, Problem 14.56E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The product for the reaction of $\text{3-pentanone}$ with an excess of $\text{1-propanol}$ in the presence of an acid catalyst has to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Hemiketal is an organic compound with general formula ${\text{R}}^1{\text{R}}^2\text{C}\left(\text{OH}\right)\text{OR'}$. The $\text{OH}$ and $\text{OR'}$ groups are present on the terminal carbon atom.

Ketal is an organic compound with general formula ${\text{R}}_2\text{C}{\left(\text{OR'}\right)}_2$. The two alkoxy groups $\left(\text{OR'}\right)$ are bonded with same carbon atom in between the chain. The $\text{R'}$ and $\text{R}$ groups can be same or different.