ALCOHOLS

REACTION OF ALIPHATIC ALCOHOLS WITH ACETYLE CHLORIDE.

Treat 1 ml. of the alcohols enumerated
in (iv) cautiously with 0-5-0-7 ml. of acetyl chloride. Observe the
reaction which occurs. After 2-3 minutes, pour the contents of the
various test-tubes into 3 ml. portions of water, neutralise the aqueous
layer with solid sodium bicarbonate, and examine the residual liquids
for odour and density (relative to water).