what is eastrification reaction
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The Esterification Process
Esterification occurs when a carboxylic acidreacts with an alcohol. This reaction can only occur in the presence of an acid catalyst and heat. It takes a lot of energy to remove the -OH from the carboxylic acid, so a catalyst and heat are needed to produce the necessary energy.
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