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CONTENTS
• Structure of carboxylic acids
• Nomenclature
• Physical properties of carboxylic acids
• Preparation of carboxylic acids
• Chemical properties of carboxylic acids
• Reduction of Carboxylic acids
• Esters
• Acyl chlorides and its reactions
• Triglycerides and fats
• Biofuels
• Polyester
CARBOXYLIC ACIDSCARBOXYLIC ACIDS
Before you start it would be helpful to…
• Recall the definition of a covalent bond
• Recall the difference types of physical bonding
• Be able to balance simple equations
• Be able to write out structures for simple organic molecules
• Understand the IUPAC nomenclature rules for simple organic compounds
• Recall the chemical properties of alkanes and alkenes
CARBOXYLIC ACIDSCARBOXYLIC ACIDS
STRUCTURE OF CARBOXYLIC ACIDSSTRUCTURE OF CARBOXYLIC ACIDS
• contain the carboxyl functional group COOH
• the bonds are in a planar arrangement
STRUCTURE OF CARBOXYLIC ACIDSSTRUCTURE OF CARBOXYLIC ACIDS
• contain the carboxyl functional group COOH
• the bonds are in a planar arrangement
• include a carbonyl (C=O) group and
a hydroxyl (O-H) group
STRUCTURE OF CARBOXYLIC ACIDSSTRUCTURE OF CARBOXYLIC ACIDS
• contain the carboxyl functional group COOH
• the bonds are in a planar arrangement
• include a carbonyl (C=O) group and
a hydroxyl (O-H) group
• are isomeric with esters :- RCOOR’
HOMOLOGOUS SERIESHOMOLOGOUS SERIES
HCOOH CH3COOH C2H5COOH
Carboxylic acids form a homologous series
Carboxylic acids form a homologous series
HOMOLOGOUS SERIESHOMOLOGOUS SERIES
HCOOH CH3COOH C2H5COOH
With more carbon atoms, there can be structural isomers
C3H7COOH (CH3)2CHCOOH
INFRA-RED SPECTROSCOPYINFRA-RED SPECTROSCOPY
IDENTIFYING CARBOXYLIC ACIDS USING INFRA RED SPECTROSCOPY
Differentiation Compound O-H C=O
ALCOHOL YES NO
CARBOXYLIC ACID YES YES
ESTER NO YES
ALCOHOL CARBOXYLIC ACID ESTER O-H absorption O-H + C=O absorption C=O absorption
Acids are named according to standard IUPAC rules
• select the longest chain of C atoms containing the COOH group;
• remove the e and add oic acid after the basic name
• number the chain starting from the end nearer the COOH group
• as in alkanes, prefix with alkyl substituents
• side chain positions are based on the C in COOH being 1
e.g. CH3 - CH(CH3) - CH2 - CH2 - COOH is called 4-methylpentanoic acid
NAMING CARBOXYLIC ACIDSNAMING CARBOXYLIC ACIDS
Acids are named according to standard IUPAC rules
• select the longest chain of C atoms containing the COOH group;
• remove the e and add oic acid after the basic name
• number the chain starting from the end nearer the COOH group
• as in alkanes, prefix with alkyl substituents
• side chain positions are based on the C in COOH being 1
NAMING CARBOXYLIC ACIDSNAMING CARBOXYLIC ACIDS
METHANOIC ACID ETHANOIC ACID PROPANOIC ACID
Acids are named according to standard IUPAC rules
• select the longest chain of C atoms containing the COOH group;
• remove the e and add oic acid after the basic name
• number the chain starting from the end nearer the COOH group
• as in alkanes, prefix with alkyl substituents
• side chain positions are based on the C in COOH being 1
NAMING CARBOXYLIC ACIDSNAMING CARBOXYLIC ACIDS
BUTANOIC ACID 2-METHYLPROPANOIC ACID
NAMING CARBOXYLIC ACIDSNAMING CARBOXYLIC ACIDS
Acids are named according to standard IUPAC rules
Many carboxylic acids are still known under their trivial names, some having been called after characteristic properties or their origin.
Formula Systematic name (trivial name) origin of name
HCOOH methanoic acid formic acid latin for ant
CH3COOH ethanoic acid acetic acid latin for vinegar
C6H5COOH benzenecarboxylic acid benzoic acid from benzene
101°C 118°C 141°C 164°C
PHYSICAL PROPERTIESPHYSICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT
Increases as size increases - due to increased van der Waals forces
Greater branching = lower inter-molecular forces = lower boiling point
Boiling point is higher for “straight” chain isomers.
101°C 118°C 141°C 164°C
164°C 154°C
PHYSICAL PROPERTIESPHYSICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT
Increases as size increases - due to increased van der Waals forces
PHYSICAL PROPERTIESPHYSICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT
Increases as size increases - due to increased van der Waals forces
Carboxylic acids have high boiling points for their relative mass
The effect of hydrogen bonding on the boiling point of compounds of similar mass
Compound Formula Mr b. pt. (°C) Comments
ethanoic acid CH3COOH 60 118
propan-1-ol C3H7OH 60 97 h-bonding
propanal C2H5CHO 58 49 dipole-dipole
butane C4H10 58 - 0.5 basic V der W
PHYSICAL PROPERTIESPHYSICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT
Increases as size increases - due to increased van der Waals forces
Carboxylic acids have high boiling points for their relative mass
• arises from inter-molecular hydrogen bonding due to polar O—H bonds
AN EXTREME CASE... DIMERISATION
• extra inter-molecular attraction = more energy to separate molecules
HYDROGEN BONDING
Boiling temperature comparision
Alcohol london forces and Hydrogen bonding
Halagenoalkane C-F bonds stronger than C-C
Aldehyde / Keytone/ester permanent diplole – permanent dipole forces
Alkenes only london forces
Carboxylic Acid london forces and Hydrogen bonding (more london forces than alcohol as moreElectrons in carboxylic acid
BoilingTemp.
No. of carbon atoms
PHYSICAL PROPERTIESPHYSICAL PROPERTIES
SOLUBILITY
• carboxylic acids are soluble in organic solvents
• they are also soluble in water due to hydrogen bonding
HYDROGEN BONDING
PHYSICAL PROPERTIESPHYSICAL PROPERTIES
SOLUBILITY
• carboxylic acids are soluble in organic solvents
• they are also soluble in water due to hydrogen bonding
• small ones dissolve readily in cold water
• as mass increases, the solubility decreases
• benzoic acid is fairly insoluble in cold but soluble in hot water
HYDROGEN BONDING
PREPARATION OF CARBOXYLIC ACIDSPREPARATION OF CARBOXYLIC ACIDS
Oxidation of aldehydes RCHO + [O] ——> RCOOH
Hydrolysis of esters RCOOR + H2O RCOOH + ROH
Hydrolysis of acyl chlorides RCOCl + H2O ——> RCOOH + HCl
Acid Hydrolysis of nitriles
PREPARATION OF CARBOXYLIC ACIDS HY PREPARATION OF CARBOXYLIC ACIDS HY HYDROLISING NITRILESHYDROLISING NITRILES
RCN —————————> RCOOH + NH4ClHeat with dilute HCl (aq)
RCN —————————> RCOOH + NH4Cl
Base Hydrolysis of nitriles
Heat with dilute NaOH(aq)
If you wanted the free carboxylic acid in this case, you would have to acidify the final solution with a strong acid such as dilute hydrochloric acid or dilute sulphuric acid. The ethanoate ion in the sodium ethanoate will react with hydrogen ions as mentioned above.
PREPARATION OF ESTERS - 1PREPARATION OF ESTERS - 1
Reagent(s) alcohol + carboxylic acid
Conditions reflux with a strong acid catalyst (e.g. conc. H2SO4 )
Equation e.g. CH3CH2OH(l) + CH3COOH(l) CH3COOC2H5(l) + H2O(l)
ethanol ethanoic acid ethyl ethanoate
Notes Conc. H2SO4 is a dehydrating agent - it removes watercausing the equilibrium to move to the right and thusincreases the yield of the ester
For more details see under ‘Reactions of carboxylic acids’
PREPARATION OF ESTERS - 2PREPARATION OF ESTERS - 2
Reagent(s) alcohol + acyl chloride
Conditions reflux under dry conditons
Equation e.g. CH3OH(l) + CH3COCl(l) ——> CH3COOCH3(l) + HCl(g)
methanol ethanoyl methyl chloride ethanoate
Notes Acyl chlorides are very reactivebut must be kept dry as they reactwith water.
PREPARATION OF ESTERS - 3PREPARATION OF ESTERS - 3
Reagent(s) alcohol + acid anhydride
Conditions reflux under dry conditons
Equation e.g. CH3OH(l) + (CH3CO)2O(l) ——> CH3COOCH3(l) + CH3COOH(l)
methanol ethanoic methyl ethanoic anhydride ethanoate acid
Notes Acid anhydrides are not as reactive asacyl chlorides so the the reaction is slower.
The reaction is safer - it is less exothermic.
Acid anhydrides are less toxic.
CHEMICAL PROPERTIESCHEMICAL PROPERTIES
ACIDITY
weak acids RCOOH + H2O(l) RCOO¯(aq) + H3O+(aq)
form salts RCOOH + NaOH(aq) ——> RCOO¯Na+(aq) + H2O(l)
2RCOOH + Mg(s) ——> (RCOO¯)2Mg2+(aq) + H2(g)
CHEMICAL PROPERTIESCHEMICAL PROPERTIES
ACIDITY
weak acids RCOOH + H2O(l) RCOO¯(aq) + H3O+(aq)
form salts RCOOH + NaOH(aq) ——> RCOO¯Na+(aq) + H2O(l)
2RCOOH + Mg(s) ——> (RCOO¯)2Mg2+(aq) + H2(g)
The acid can be liberated from its salt by treatment with a stronger acid.
e.g. RCOO¯ Na+(aq) + HCl(aq) ——> RCOOH + NaCl(aq)
Conversion of an acid to its water soluble salt followed by acidification of the salt to restore the acid is often used to separate acids from a mixture.
CHEMICAL PROPERTIESCHEMICAL PROPERTIES
ACIDITY
weak acids RCOOH + H2O(l) RCOO¯(aq) + H3O+(aq)
form salts RCOOH + NaOH(aq) ——> RCOO¯Na+(aq) + H2O(l)
2RCOOH + Mg(s) ——> (RCOO¯)2Mg2+(aq) + H2(g)
The acid can be liberated from its salt by treatment with a stronger acid.
e.g. RCOO¯ Na+(aq) + HCl(aq) ——> RCOOH + NaCl(aq)
Conversion of an acid to its water soluble salt followed by acidification of the salt to restore the acid is often used to separate acids from a mixture.
QUALITATIVE ANALYSISCarboxylic acids are strong enough acids to liberate CO2 from carbonatesPhenols are also acidic but not are not strong enough to liberate CO2.
REDUCTIONREDUCTION
Dry ether
CHLORINATION OF CARBOXYLIC ACIDSCHLORINATION OF CARBOXYLIC ACIDS
Chlorination involves replacing the OH with a Cl
Product acyl chloride
Reagent thionyl chloride SOCl2
Conditions DRY conditions
Equation CH3COOH + PCl5 ——> CH3COCl + POCl3 + HCl
phosphorus(V) chloride
Alternative CH3COOH + SOCl2 ——> CH3COCl + SO2 + HClmethod
ACYL CHLORIDESACYL CHLORIDES
More reactive than carboxylic acid so using acyl chloride to make esters are faster
OTHER REACTIONS OF ACYL CHLORIDEOTHER REACTIONS OF ACYL CHLORIDE
ESTERIFICATIONESTERIFICATION
Reagent(s) alcohol + strong acid catalyst (e.g. conc. H2SO4 )
Conditions reflux
Product ester
Equation e.g. CH3CH2OH(l) + CH3COOH(l) CH3COOC2H5(l) + H2O(l)
ethanol ethanoic acid ethyl ethanoate
Notes Conc. H2SO4 is a dehydrating agent - it removes water
causing the equilibrium to move to the right and thusincreases the yield of the ester
Naming esters Named from the original alcohol and carboxylic acid
CH3OH + CH3COOH CH3COOCH3 + H2O
from ethanoic acid CH3COOCH3 from methanol
METHYL ETHANOATE
H2SO4
Heat under reflux
ESTERSESTERS
Structure Substitute an organic group for the H in carboxylic acids
Nomenclature first part from alcohol, second part from acide.g. methyl ethanoate CH3COOCH3
ETHYL METHANOATE METHYL ETHANOATE
ESTERSESTERS
Structure Substitute an organic group for the H in carboxylic acids
Nomenclature first part from alcohol, second part from acide.g. methyl ethanoate CH3COOCH3
Preparation From carboxylic acids, acyl chlorides and acid anhydrides
Reactivity Unreactive compared with acids and acyl chlorides
ETHYL METHANOATE METHYL ETHANOATE
ESTERSESTERS
Structure Substitute an organic group for the H in carboxylic acids
Nomenclature first part from alcohol, second part from acide.g. methyl ethanoate CH3COOCH3
Preparation From carboxylic acids, acyl chlorides and acid anhydrides
Reactivity Unreactive compared with acids and acyl chlorides
Isomerism Esters are structural isomers of carboxylic acids
ETHYL METHANOATE METHYL ETHANOATE
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF ESTERPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF ESTER
Common esters such as ethyl ethanoate are volatile liquidsAnd only slightly soluable in water
The reason for the solubility is that although esters can't hydrogen bond with themselves, they can hydrogen bond with water molecules. As chain lengths increase, the hydrocarbon parts of the ester molecules start to get in the way.
ester formulasolubility (g per 100 g of water)
ethyl methanoate HCOOCH2CH3 10.5
ethyl ethanoate CH3COOCH2CH3 8.7
ethyl propanoate CH3CH2COOCH2CH3
1.7
Soluability of esters
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF ESTERPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF ESTER
Boiling points of esters
molecule type boiling point (°C)
CH3COOCH2CH3 ester 77.1
CH3CH2CH2COOH carboxylic acid 164
The small esters have boiling points which are similar to those of aldehydes and ketones with the same number of carbon atoms. Like aldehydes and ketones, they are polar molecules and so have dipole-dipole interactions as well as van der Waals dispersion forces. However, they don't form hydrogen bonds, and so their boiling points aren't anything like as high as an acid with the same number of carbon atoms.For example:
Classification CARBOXYLIC ACID ESTER
Functional Group R-COOH R-COOR
Name PROPANOIC ACID METHYL ETHANOATE
Physical properties O-H bond gives rise No hydrogen bondingto hydrogen bonding; insoluble in waterget higher boiling pointand solubility in water
Chemical properties acidic fairly unreactivereact with alcohols hydrolysed to acids
STRUCTURAL ISOMERISM – STRUCTURAL ISOMERISM – FUNCTIONAL GROUPFUNCTIONAL GROUP
HYDROLYSIS OF ESTERSHYDROLYSIS OF ESTERS
Hydrolysis is the opposite of esterification
ESTER + WATER CARBOXYLIC ACID + ALCOHOL
HCOOH + C2H5OHMETHANOIC ETHANOL ACID
ETHYL METHANOATE
HYDROLYSIS OF ESTERSHYDROLYSIS OF ESTERS
Hydrolysis is the opposite of esterification
ESTER + WATER CARBOXYLIC ACID + ALCOHOL
HCOOH + C2H5OHMETHANOIC ETHANOL ACID
ETHYL METHANOATE
METHYL ETHANOATE
HYDROLYSIS OF ESTERSHYDROLYSIS OF ESTERS
Hydrolysis is the opposite of esterification
ESTER + WATER CARBOXYLIC ACID + ALCOHOL
HCOOH + C2H5OHMETHANOIC ETHANOL ACID
CH3COOH + CH3OHETHANOIC METHANOL ACID
ETHYL METHANOATE
METHYL ETHANOATE
HYDROLYSIS OF ESTERSHYDROLYSIS OF ESTERS
Hydrolysis is the opposite of esterification
ESTER + WATER CARBOXYLIC ACID + ALCOHOL
The products of hydrolysis depend on the conditions used...
acidic CH3COOCH2CH3 + H2O CH3COOH + CH3CH2OH
HYDROLYSIS OF ESTERSHYDROLYSIS OF ESTERS
Hydrolysis is the opposite of esterification
ESTER + WATER CARBOXYLIC ACID + ALCOHOL
The products of hydrolysis depend on the conditions used...
acidic CH3COOCH2CH3 + H2O CH3COOH + CH3CH2OH
alkaline CH3COOCH2CH3 + NaOH ——> CH3COO¯ Na+ + CH3CH2OH
If the hydrolysis takes place under alkaline conditions, the organic product is a water soluble ionic salt
HYDROLYSIS OF ESTERSHYDROLYSIS OF ESTERS
Hydrolysis is the opposite of esterification
ESTER + WATER CARBOXYLIC ACID + ALCOHOL
The products of hydrolysis depend on the conditions used...
acidic CH3COOCH3 + H2O CH3COOH + CH3OH
alkaline CH3COOCH2CH3 + NaOH ——> CH3COO¯ Na+ + CH3CH2OH
If the hydrolysis takes place under alkaline conditions, the organic product is a water soluble ionic salt
The carboxylic acid can be made by treating the salt with HCl
CH3COO¯ Na+ + HCl ——> CH3COOH + NaCl
USES OF ESTERSUSES OF ESTERS
Despite being fairly chemically unreactive, esters are useful as ...
• flavourings apple 2-methylbutanoatepear 3-methylbutylethanoatebanana 1-methylbutylethanoatepineapple butylbutanoaterum 2-methylpropylpropanoate
• solvents nail varnish remover - ethyl ethanoate
• plasticisers
TRIGLYCERIDES AND FATSTRIGLYCERIDES AND FATS
TriglyceridesTriglycerides
• are the most common component of edible fats and oils
• are triesters of the alcohol glycerol, (propane-1,2,3-triol) and fatty acids
glycerola triglyceride
TRIGLYCERIDES AND FATSTRIGLYCERIDES AND FATS
TriglyceridesTriglycerides
• are the most common component of edible fats and oils
• are triesters of the alcohol glycerol, (propane-1,2,3-triol) and fatty acids
SaponificationSaponification
• alkaline hydrolysis of triglycerol esters produces soaps
• a simple soap is the salt of a fatty acid
• as most oils contain a mixture of triglycerols, soaps are not compounds
• the quality of a soap depends on the oils from which it is made
FATTY ACIDSFATTY ACIDS
Carboxylic acids that are obtained from natural oils and fats; they can be…
SaturatedSaturated CH3(CH2)16COOH octadecanoic acid (stearic acid)
FATTY ACIDSFATTY ACIDS
Carboxylic acids that are obtained from natural oils and fats; they can be…
SaturatedSaturated CH3(CH2)16COOH octadecanoic acid (stearic acid)
9UnsaturatedUnsaturated CH3(CH2)7CH=CH(CH2)7COOH octadec-9-enoic acid
(oleic acid)
cis (Z) isomer
trans (E) isomer
FATTY ACIDSFATTY ACIDS
Carboxylic acids that are obtained from natural oils and fats; they can be…
SaturatedSaturated CH3(CH2)16COOH octadecanoic acid (stearic acid)
9UnsaturatedUnsaturated CH3(CH2)7CH=CH(CH2)7COOH octadec-9-enoic acid
(oleic acid)
cis (Z) isomer
trans (E) isomer
12 9
CH3(CH2)4CH=CHCH2CH=CH(CH2)7COOH
octadec-9,12-dienoic acid (linoleic acid)
FATTY ACIDS AND HEALTHFATTY ACIDS AND HEALTH
SaturatedSaturated • solids at room temperature• found in meat and dairy products• are bad for health• increase cholesterol levels - can lead to heart problems
FATTY ACIDS AND HEALTHFATTY ACIDS AND HEALTH
SaturatedSaturated • solids at room temperature• found in meat and dairy products• are bad for health• increase cholesterol levels - can lead to heart problems
MonoMonounsaturatedunsaturated • contain just one C=C
• thought to be neutral to our health• found in olives, olive oil, groundnut oil, nuts, avocados
FATTY ACIDS AND HEALTHFATTY ACIDS AND HEALTH
SaturatedSaturated • solids at room temperature• found in meat and dairy products• are bad for health• increase cholesterol levels - can lead to heart problems
MonoMonounsaturatedunsaturated • contain just one C=C
• thought to be neutral to our health• found in olives, olive oil, groundnut oil, nuts, avocados
PolyPolyunsaturatedunsaturated • are considered to be ‘good fats’
• contain more than one C=C bond• tend to be liquids at room temperature, eg olive oil. • can be split into two main types...
Omega 3 - fatty acidsOmega 3 - fatty acids
Omega 6 - fatty acidsOmega 6 - fatty acids
FATTY ACIDS AND HEALTHFATTY ACIDS AND HEALTH
SaturatedSaturated • solids at room temperature• found in meat and dairy products• are bad for health• increase cholesterol levels - can lead to heart problems
MonoMonounsaturatedunsaturated • contain just one C=C
• thought to be neutral to our health• found in olives, olive oil, groundnut oil, nuts, avocados
PolyPolyunsaturatedunsaturated • are considered to be ‘good fats’
• contain more than one C=C bond• tend to be liquids at room temperature, eg olive oil. • can be split into two main types...
Omega 3 - fatty acidsOmega 3 - fatty acids
Omega 6 - fatty acidsOmega 6 - fatty acids
OMEGA 3 and 6 FATTY ACIDSOMEGA 3 and 6 FATTY ACIDS
Omega 3 - fatty acidsOmega 3 - fatty acids lower the total amount of fat in the bloodand can lower blood pressure and decreasethe risk of cardiovascular disease
33 (omega) end CH3CH2CH=CHCH2CH2CH2CH2CH=CH(CH2)7COOH
The omega numbering system starts from the opposite end to the carboxylic acid group
OMEGA 3 and 6 FATTY ACIDSOMEGA 3 and 6 FATTY ACIDS
Omega 3 - fatty acidsOmega 3 - fatty acids lower the total amount of fat in the bloodand can lower blood pressure and decreasethe risk of cardiovascular disease
33 (omega) end CH3CH2CH=CHCH2CH2CH2CH2CH=CH(CH2)7COOH
Omega 6 - fatty acidsOmega 6 - fatty acids reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease but can contribute to allergies and inflammation
66
(omega) end CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH=CHCH2CH=CH(CH2)7COOH
CHOLESTEROLCHOLESTEROL
• a fatty substance which is found in the blood
• it is mainly made in the body
• plays an essential role in how every cell in the body works
• eating too much saturated fat increases cholesterol levels
• too much cholesterol in the blood can increase the risk of heart problems
CHOLESTEROLCHOLESTEROL
• a fatty substance which is found in the blood
• it is mainly made in the body
• plays an essential role in how every cell in the body works
• eating too much saturated fat increases cholesterol levels
• too much cholesterol in the blood can increase the risk of heart problems
Ways to reduce cholesterol levelsWays to reduce cholesterol levels
• cut down on saturated fats and trans fats (trans fats are more stable and difficult to break down in the body)
• replace them with monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats
• eat oily fish
• have a high fibre diet; porridge, beans, fruit and vegetables
• exercise regularly
BIOFUELSBIOFUELS
What are they?What are they?Liquid fuels made from plant material and recycled elements of the food chain
BiodieselBiodieselAn alternative fuel which can be made from waste vegetable oil or from oil produced from seeds. It can be used in any diesel engine, either neat or mixed with petroleum diesel.
It is a green fuel, does not contribute to the carbon dioxide (CO2) burden and produces drastically reduced engine emissions. It is non-toxic and biodegradable.
vegetable oil glycerol biodiesel
BIOFUELSBIOFUELS
AdvantagesAdvantages
Reuses/reduces waste (vegetable) oil/ lessens need to dispose of (vegetable) oil
Could lessen use of (non-renewable/nonsustainable) crude oil/fossil fuels
vegetable oil/biodiesel/reactants renewable/ sustainable
Plants grown for vegetable oil could offset some CO2 emissions
BIOFUELSBIOFUELS
DisadvantagesDisadvantages • poor availability - very few outlets & manufacturers
• more expensive to produce• poorly made biodiesel can cause engine problems
FutureFutureproblemsproblems • there isn’t enough food waste to produce large amounts
• crops grown for biodiesel use land for food crops• a suitable climate is needed to grow most crops• some countries have limited water resources
POLYESTERPOLYESTER
Polyesters are polymers in which the monomers are liked together by ester groups
POLYESTERPOLYESTER
POLYESTERPOLYESTER
Hydrolysis of polyester
Polymer + Acid Hydrolysis/ Break down to monomers
Simple esters are easily hydrolysed by reaction with dilute acids or alkalis.