ester
IPA: ˈɛstɝ
noun
- (organic chemistry) A compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water, which contains the functional group carbon-oxygen double bond (i.e., carbonyl) joined via carbon to another oxygen atom.
- A female given name from Hebrew, alternative form of Esther
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Examples of "ester" in Sentences
- It is the acetate ester of menthol.
- It is the acetate ester of a type of piperidine steroid.
- They also hydrolyze long chain fatty acid esters and thioesters.
- It is the ester formed by condensation of benzyl alcohol and acetic acid.
- Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions.
- This colourless viscous liquid is the ester of phosphorous acid and phenol.
- Therefore, in a strongly basic, aqueous environment, esters only hydrolyze.
- The alcohol is sparingly soluble in water and the ester is almost insoluble.
- Mechanism of the ester deprotonation step in the Claisen condensation reaction.
- Esters of cetyl alcohol and jojoba oil are used as a substitute for spermaceti.
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