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An ester is a product of a [[Carboxylic acid|carboxylic acid]] and [[Alcohol|alcohol]] joined together by an [[Ester bond|ester bond]] | An ester is a product of a [[Carboxylic acid|carboxylic acid]] and an [[Alcohol|alcohol]] joined together by an [[Ester bond|ester bond]]. This reaction is known as esterification. Typically, concentrated [[Sulphuric acid|sulphuric acid]] is used as the [[Catalysts|catalyst]] in [[Esterification|esterification]]. Esters are used in foods and in purfumes. Esters can be also formed from acid [[Anhydrides|anhydrides]] and can be broken down by acid and alkaline [[Hydrolysis|hydrolysis]]. | ||
Revision as of 21:07, 27 November 2012
An ester is a product of a carboxylic acid and an alcohol joined together by an ester bond. This reaction is known as esterification. Typically, concentrated sulphuric acid is used as the catalyst in esterification. Esters are used in foods and in purfumes. Esters can be also formed from acid anhydrides and can be broken down by acid and alkaline hydrolysis.