What is ester and what are its uses?
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⏩When ethanol react with ethanoic acid to gave a sweet smelling substance ,called esterification rexn.⏪
Ester:- It is a sweet smelling substance.
- It is used to make perfume.
- It is used to prepare soap.
⏩examples of esters include ethyl propanoate, propyl methanoate, propyl ethanoate, and methyl butanoate. Glycerides are fatty acid esters of glycerol.⏪
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Ester Defenation :-
Ester, any of a class of organic compounds that react with water to produce alcohols and organic or inorganic acids.
History of Ester :-
Esters derived from carboxylic acids are the most common.
The term ester was introduced in the first half of the 19th century by German chemist Leopold Gmelin.
Certain volatile esters are used as :-
- Solvents for Lacquers
- Paints
- Varnishes
- Synthetic
- Flavours
- Cosmetics
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