Interaction | Reaction | Process Data Page
Acid anhydrides are hydrolysed by water to give two moles of carboxylic acid.
This acylation reaction involves nucleophilic addition to the carbonyl function followed by elimination. The overall effect is nucleophilic substitution.
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Acid anhydride (AS/A2 generic) | Reactions Using | Reactions Forming |
Water | Reactions Using | Reactions Forming |
Carboxylic acid (AS/A2 generic) | Reactions Using | Reactions Forming |
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