Question

what is the difference between saponification and esterification ​

Answer 1

esterfication reaction: when an organic acid reacts with an alcohol in the presence of acid catalyst, it produces a sweet smelling substance called ester. this reaction is called esterfication reaction, e.g.,

CH3COOH + C2H50H ---------> CH3COOC2H5 +H2O

Saponification: ester reacts in the presence of an acid or a base to give back the alcohol and the carboxylic acid. this reaction is known as saponification because it is used in the preparation of soap.

CH3COOC2H5 -----------> CH3COOH + C2H5OH

Answer 2

Explanation:

Esterification is the synthesis of an ester from a carboxylic acid and an alcohol. A catalyst should be used for the completion of this reaction in order to reduce the activation energy of the reaction. The catalyst should be an acid catalyst.

Saponification is a process in which an ester reacts with sodium hydroxide to form sodium salt of an acid and alcohol. An ester reacts in the presence of an acid or a base to give back the alcohol and carboxylic acid.

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