Esters Flashcards
1
Q
func group
A
-COO-
2
Q
properties esters
A
pleasant smell
volatile (evaporate easily)
3
Q
uses esters
A
perfumes
food flavourings
4
Q
to make esters
A
carboxylic acid + alcohol —> ester + water
( acid catalyst used to speed up reaction (usually conc sulfuric acid))
