Question

Write the reaction between methanol and salicylic acid

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:Without 'forcing' the materials to react, there may or may not be much reaction.  

However, the question probably applies to more 'energetic' conditions that would cause the materials to form an ester (ref 1).  

An ester forms when the alcohol (in this case methanol or MeOH) reacts with the acid (R-C(=O)OH) to form an ester and water is given off.  

In this case the product is methyl salicylate: R-C(=O)OMe and H2O (all are 1:1). (ref 2)