Structural Formula of an Organic Compound
Category: Carboxylic Acids and Esters
List the conditions for esterification.
- Gentle warming
- Catalyst: a few drops of concentrated sulfuric acid
Write down the general formula for: alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, carboxylic acids.
Alkane: CnH2n+2
Alkene: CnH2n
Alcohol: CnH2n+1OH
Carboxylic acid: CnH2n+1COOH
Perfumes
What are the applications of esters?
Esters are used:
– in the manufacture of perfumes
– in the manufacture of artificial food flavorings
– as solvents for cosmetics and glues
– in the manufacture of soaps