esterification formula
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The classic synthesis is the Fischer esterification, which involves treating a carboxylic acid with an alcohol in the presence of a dehydrating agent: RCO2H + R′OH ⇌ RCO2R′ + H2O. The equilibrium constant for such reactions is about 5 for typical esters, e.g., ethyl acetate.
Lower classifications: Carboxylic acid
Higher classifications: Alcohol
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The classic synthesis is the Fischer esterification, which involves treating a carboxylic acid with an alcohol in the presence of a dehydrating agent: RCO2H + R′OH ⇌ RCO2R′ + H2O. The equilibrium constant for such reactions is about 5 for typical esters, e.g., ethyl acetate.
Lower classifications : Carboxylic acid
Higher classifications : Alcohol
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