Chapter 17, Problem 17.106P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Drying agent is added to iso-pentyl acetate to increase the yield of banana oil, this approach is reasonable or not has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Synthesis of Isopentyl Acetate (Banana Oil):

The reaction of a carboxylic acid and an alcohol produces an ester and water.  The reaction is catalysed with acid. Esters often have fruity taste or odour.

  ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{COOH + HOCH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH(CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{)}}_{\text{2}}\stackrel{{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}}{\to }{\text{ CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{COOCH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH(CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{)}}_{\text{2}}{\text{ + H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$