Hydrolysis of esters – Discussion on carbonization issues
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In the laboratory, the crude diethyl malonate is neutralized with saturated sodium carbonate. It hydrolyzes in excess; does anyone know its equation and the products formed? However, it also hydrolyzes in strong acids and strong bases.
Reaction equation: H+ + H2O + CH2(COOC2H5)2 → CH2(COOH)2 (ethanedioic acid) + 2C2H5OH (ethanol)
However, I think the product also includes sodium ethanedioate, because after hydrolysis, ethanedioic acid reacts with sodium carbonate (a strong base with weak acidity).
Does diethyl malonate not become malonic acid after hydrolysis? How can it be oxalic acid? What is sodium ethylenediaminate sulfate, and how can it be removed? What are its uses and hazards?
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