Octet / Protecting Groups
Methyl ester
Included in Protecting Groups.
Source Details
Name
Methyl ester
Abbreviation
-
Protects
Carboxylic acids
Install Reagents
MeOH, H₂SO₄ (Fischer) or CH₂N₂
Remove Reagents
NaOH/H₂O (saponification) or LiOH
Notes
Simple protection. Easily hydrolyzed back to acid.