Chem 336 - Spring 2002
Organic Chemistry III
Dr. Carl C. Wamser
Group work (3 - 4 people)
Hydrolysis of t-butyl acetate can be carried out with either acid or base.
a) In O-18 enriched water, what product or products would be expected to contain O-18 ?
b) In fact, O-18 shows up in different places, depending on whether acid or base is used. Explain.
c) With acid catalysis, isobutylene (2-methylpropene) is
a significant product.
Where does it come from? Why isn't this seen in base?