how are esters formed?

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2006-07-12 07:25:55 · 5 answers · asked by pls help me 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

React an organic acid w/ an alcohol

ROOH (acid) + R'OH (alcohol)--> ROOR' (ester)

usually you'll need heat and a strong base too.

2006-07-12 07:28:16 · answer #1 · answered by Iridium190 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

My Aunt Ester was formed when her parents got busy

2006-07-12 14:29:31 · answer #2 · answered by travelerNY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

by reacting an organic acid and an alcohol in the presence of a dehydrating agent like conc. H2SO4.

2006-07-12 17:17:11 · answer #3 · answered by The Frontrunner 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Many ways but look into transestirification (I think I spelled that right).

2006-07-12 14:28:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Lots of ways.
Read your chemistry books.

2006-07-12 14:27:33 · answer #5 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋