Esterification Flashcards
1
Q
What is the equation for forming an ester?
A
Carboxylic acid + alcohol -> ester + water
2
Q
What kind of reaction is this?
A
It is reversible
3
Q
What are the conditions for esterification?
A
Concentrated sulfuric acid catalyst ad heat under reflux
4
Q
How o you name an ester?
A
The first part is from the alcohol and ends in -yl and the second part is from the carboxylic acid and ends in -oate
