Esters

=  Esters    =

 An ester is the product of a reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol.

It is a compound where the H atom of the acid is replaced with a hydrocarbon group.  = Naming Esters =

= What Is That Smell? = Esters are the reason that fruits have a very pleasent smell.

For Example, Methylpropyl formate is the ester that is responsible for the odor of raspberries.



While ethyl butyrate is responsible for the odor of pineapples.



= Acids and Bases  = = = = =

 becomes hydrolyzed.
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 Hydrolyzed: The molecule is split into its alcohol and acid components.
Other usfull links: http://www.ausetute.com.au/esters.html

Works Citied:

Chemistry the central science ninth edition http://media.nasaexplores.com/lessons/02-052/images/formula3.jpg http://www.spoonerfarms.com/spoonerimages/raspberry2b.jpg __ http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/81472/2/istockphoto_81472_pineapple.jpg __