Ethanol is a clear, colorless liquid. Ethanol is easily absorbed by the human gastrointestinal tract and has antibacterial qualities. In the lab, ethanol is a common solvent and preservative. In this reaction, ethanol is the conjugate acid of the leaving group produced in the acyl transfer reaction.

 

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