Esters Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is the functional group of an ester?
A
-COO-
2
Q
What are esters formed from?
A
Esters are formed by reacting an alcohol with a carboxylic acid.
3
Q
Why are esters used in perfumes?
A
They are volatile (evaporate easily) and smell nice.
4
Q
What catalyst is usually used when forming esters?
A
A concentrated acid, such as concentrated sulfuric acid.
5
Q
What do we call the ester that is formed from ethanol and ethanoic acid?
A
Ethyl ethanoate
