1) Please write an equation for the formation of methyl salicylate.
2) write an equation with anhydrous cupric sulfate using a reagent alcohol, and another eqution with the same reagent and water.
1) FORMATION OF METHYL SALICYLATE (Wintergreen oil):
Methyl Salicylate is esterified with methanol in the presence of a acid catalyst, giving rise to methyl salicylate (also known as Wintergreen oil).
2)
A) Reaction of anhydrous cupric sulfate with alcohol (methanol):
CuSO4 + CH3OH = Cu(OH)2 + CH4SO4
B) Reaction of Anhydrous Cupric sulfate with water: (Results in the formation of Cupric Sulfate Penta Hydrate)
CuSO4 + 5 H2O = CuSO4 . 5 H2O
Anhydrous Cupric sulfate is a common reagent used to test the presence of water in other liquids. As anhydrous Cuproc sulfate is grey-ish white in colour. On interaction with water, the same white colour changes to light blue colour indicating the formation of hydrated cupric sulfate.
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