Esters
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What is an ester?
A homologous series of compounds containing the functional group-COO-.
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What is the key feature of esters?
They have their -COO- functional group somewhere in the middle of the molecule.
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What do esters smell like?
They tend to have pleasant smells which are described as sweet or fruity.
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Where are esters commonly found?
In perfumes and food flavourings.
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How are esters made?
Carboxylic acids react with alcohols in the presence of an acid catalyst. This forms and ester and water.
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