Chapter 19, Problem 19.29P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The product of the claisen condensation of ethyl phenylacetate in the presence of sodium ethoxide ion has to be shown.

Concept introduction:

When two molecules of an ester undergo condensation, then it is called claisen condensation. Like in aldol reaction, in claisen condensation one molecule is a nucleophile and the other molecule is an electrophile.

A claisen condensation reaction is a reversible reaction and occurs in the presence of a strong base.

The first step of claisen condensation is the removal of a proton from alpha carbon by a base and then the addition of enolate ion formed to the second ester molecule forming a β-ketoester.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The product of the claisen condensation of methyl hexanoate in the preesnce of sodium ethoxide ion has to be shown.

Concept introduction:

When two molecules of an ester undergo condensation, then it is called claisen condensation. Like in aldol reaction, in claisen condensation one molecule is a nucleophile and the other molecule is an electrophile.

A claisen condensation reaction is a reversible reaction and occurs in the presence of a strong base.

The first step of claisen condensation is the removal of a proton from alpha carbon by a base and then the addition of enolate ion formed to the second ester molecule forming a β-ketoester.