a) Draw the product of the reaction between chitosan and phthalic anhydride. b) Briefly explain the behaviour change in solubility of the starting material and the final product.
a) Draw the product of the reaction between chitosan and phthalic anhydride. b) Briefly explain the behaviour change in solubility of the starting material and the final product.
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Chitosan is derived from the shells of crustaceans. it is only soluble in an aqueous acidic medium but not in organic solvents. When reacted with phthalic anhydride, it forms an amide. The product is no longer soluble in the aqueous medium but now is soluble in organic solvents.
a) Draw the product of the reaction between chitosan and phthalic anhydride.
b) Briefly explain the behaviour change in solubility of the starting material and the final product.
Transcribed Image Text:OH
R'-
HO
R"
NH2
chitosan
phthalic anhydride
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