Encyclopedia: Esters
Esters are a class of chemical compounds and functional groups. Esters consist of an inorganic or organic acid in which at least one -OH group is replaced by an -O-alkyl group. Some acids that are commonly esterified are carboxylic acids, phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, and boric acid. Volatile esters, particularly carboxylate esters, often have a pleasant smell and are found in perfumes, essential oils, and pheromones, and give...
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Hi.Guysss...... Just tell me wether i m correct or wrong?Ester is a compound which is made...
Hi.Guysss...... Just tell me wether i m correct or wrong?Ester is a compound which is made...
1)yes exactly as what you said 2) esterefication reactions is reversible reaction that reactants turn into products andn products turn into reactant that is why a metalic acid is prefer to...
Asked by The Scientist - 8 months ago
What esters will be produced when the following alcohols and carboxylic react?
1. ethanol and butyric acid 2. isoamyl alcohol and glacial acetic acid 3. methanol and salicylic acid 4....
1. ethanol and butyric acid 2. isoamyl alcohol and glacial acetic acid 3. methanol and salicylic acid 4....
ethyl butyrate. (pineapple flavour) isoamyl acetate. (banana flavour) methyl salicylate. (oil of wintergreen) ethyl acetate. (pear flavour, organic solvent.)
Asked by al - 3 months ago