what is esterification reaction
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Some esters can be prepared by esterification, a reaction in which a carboxylic acid and an alcohol, heated in the presence of a mineral acid catalyst, form an ester and water: The reaction is reversible. As a specific example of an esterification reaction, butyl acetate can be made from acetic acid and 1-butanol.
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Easter and water are formed when alcohol reacts with carboxylic acid. This reaction is called esterification, which is a reversible reaction. This type of reaction is called condensation reaction, which means that water molecules are eliminated during the reaction.
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