Question 14.7: The molecule shown below contributes to the flavor of pineap...

  1. The molecule shown below contributes to the flavor of pineapple. Write the I.U.P.A.C. and common names for this ester.
  2. The molecule shown below is associated with the characteristic flavor of apricots. Write the common and I.U.P.A.C. names of this ester.
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  1. I.U.P.A.C. and common names
    of parent carboxylic acid:             butanoic acid        butyric acid
    Replace the ic acid ending
    of the carboxylic acid with –ate:  butanoate              butyrate
    Name of the alkyl portion
    of the alcohol:                                    ethyl                        ethyl
    I.U.P.A.C. and common names
    of the ester:                                         Ethyl butanoate   Ethyl butyrate
  2. I.U.P.A.C. and common names
    of parent carboxylic acid:                butanoic acid         butyric acid
    Replace the ic acid ending
    of the carboxylic acid with -ate:     butanoate               butyrate
    Name of the alkyl portion
    of the alcohol:                                      pentyl                       pentyl
    I.U.P.A.C. and common names
    of the ester:                                          Pentyl butanoate   Pentyl butyrate

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