Isoamyl acetate (also known as isopentyl acetate) is an ester that is referred to as “banana flavor” due to its odor that resembles that of banana. It can be synthesized from isopentyl alcohol and acetic acid via nucleophilic acyl substitution mechanism. Propose a mechanism for the synthesis of isoamyl acetate from acetic acid and isoamyl alcohol.

Isoamyl acetate (also known as isopentyl acetate) is an ester that is referred to as “banana flavor” due to its odor that resembles that of banana. It can be synthesized from isopentyl alcohol and acetic acid via nucleophilic acyl substitution mechanism. Propose a mechanism for the synthesis of isoamyl acetate from acetic acid and isoamyl alcohol.

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Chapter19: Enolate Anions And Enamines

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19.57P

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