Question

Name an ester present in pineapple and banana?
A) Ethyl acetate
B) Ethyl butanoate
C) Ethyl butyrate
D) Ethyl lactate

Answer 1

ester present in pineapple is ethyl butyrate

Answer 2

The correct answer to your question is option (B)

Ethyl Butanoate is the ester that is present in pineapples and bananas.

Ethyl Butanoate

Molecular formula:

C6H12O

It is a colorless liquid that can be found in banana and pineapple. It is easily soluble in paraffin, Propylene Glycol and kerosene. This ester is a naturally occurring organic product with fruit odor.