Reactions of Acid Halides Last updated Jan 23, 2023 Save as PDF Properties of Acyl Halides Front Matter Page ID7588 ( \newcommand{\kernel}{\mathrm{null}\,}\) Topic hierarchyAcid chlorides can be converted to aldehydes using LiAlH(Ot-Bu)3Acid chlorides react with alcohols to form estersAcid chlorides react with ammonia, 1° amines and 2° amines to form amidesAcid Chlorides react with carboxylic acids to form anhydridesAcid chlorides react with water to form carboxylic acids.Addition & Elimination Reactions in Acyl ChloridesGeneral reaction mechanism of acid chloridesOrganocuprate reagents convert acid chlorides to ketonesReactions of Acyl Chlorides Involving Nitrogen CompoundsReactions of Acyl Chlorides Involving Oxygen CompoundsReactions of Acyl Chlorides with AlcoholsReactions of Acyl Chlorides with AmmoniaReactions of Acyl Chlorides with Primary AminesReactions of Acyl Chlorides with WaterUsing Acyl Chlorides in Friedel-Crafts Reactions