Draw the structures of the starting materials used to synthesize 3-methylbutyl propanoate. (draw the structures in the single sketchpad shown. draw only the structures - do not include a plus sign.)

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Alexis Jones

24 July, 18:58

Draw the structures of the starting materials used to synthesize 3-methylbutyl propanoate. (draw the structures in the single sketchpad shown. draw only the structures - do not include a plus sign.)

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Uriah Hood · Answer 1

3-Methylbutyl propanoate can be synthesized by reacting Propionic Acid with 3-Methylbutanol in the presence of Acid. This reaction is called as Esterification. The synthesis of 3-Methylbutyl propanoate is shown below,