esterification
Acid-alcohol reaction product
Esterification is the chemical reaction that produces an ester, typically by combining an alcohol with an acid.
The process releases water as a byproduct.
Esterification occurs naturally in ripening fruit and is used industrially to create fragrances, flavors, and plastics: The fruity smell comes from esterification during fermentation.
Intoxicating hydroxyl compound
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
- catalystAgent enabling change
- reactionResponse to stimulus
- mechanismMeans by which something operates
organic · reagents · stoichiometry · yield · equilibrium · anhydride · Fischer · reflux
Organic molecules in fats
- methanolToxic one-carbon alcohol
- ethanolDrinkable volatile spirit
- glycerolTrihydric alcohol, viscous, sweet
- triglyceridesThree-chained fat molecules
lipids · vegetable oil · feedstock · biofuel · renewable · soybean · rapeseed · palm oil
Fragrant liquid for wearing
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- scentAirborne odor detected
- fruityHaving orchard flavor
- floralOf or like blooms
acetate · volatile · benzyl · synthetic · natural · bouquet · essence · olfactory
Acetylsalicylic acid tablet
- acetylationAcetyl group attachment
- bioavailabilityFraction reaching active circulation
- drug-deliveryAdministering medicine to body
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
hydrolysis · steroid · hormone · tablet · coating
Oxidation-preventing molecule
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
- parabensCosmetic antimicrobial compounds
- food-gradeSafe for food contact
- preservativeAgent preventing spoilage
antimicrobial · rancidity · tocopherol · sorbate · benzoate · propionate · stabilizer · emulsifier
alcohol
Intoxicating hydroxyl compound
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
- catalystAgent enabling change
- reactionResponse to stimulus
mechanism · organic · reagents · stoichiometry · yield · equilibrium · anhydride · Fischer · reflux · dehydration
fatty acids
Organic molecules in fats
- methanolToxic one-carbon alcohol
- ethanolDrinkable volatile spirit
- glycerolTrihydric alcohol, viscous, sweet
triglycerides · lipids · vegetable oil · feedstock · biofuel · renewable · soybean · rapeseed · palm oil · algae
perfume
Fragrant liquid for wearing
floral · acetate · volatile · benzyl · synthetic · natural · bouquet · essence · olfactory · jasmine
aspirin
Acetylsalicylic acid tablet
- acetylationAcetyl group attachment
- bioavailabilityFraction reaching active circulation
- drug-deliveryAdministering medicine to body
metabolism · hydrolysis · steroid · hormone · tablet · coating
antioxidant
Oxidation-preventing molecule
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
- parabensCosmetic antimicrobial compounds
- food-gradeSafe for food contact
preservative · antimicrobial · rancidity · tocopherol · sorbate · benzoate · propionate · stabilizer · emulsifier · food-safety
- chemical reactionscondensation, combustion, oxidation, hydrolysis, oxidation-reduction
- organic chemistrybenzene ring, carbon chain, carbon compounds, hydrocarbons, hydrocarbon
- wine agingbarrel aging, bottle aging, oak barrels, oak barrel, wine cellar
- biochemistryenzymes, proteins, biochemistry, protein, enzyme
- Chemical Equilibriumchemical equilibrium, dynamic equilibrium, buffer, buffer solution, Kb
- biodieselbiodiesel, feedstock, used cooking oil, soybean oil, canola oil
esterificationhydrolysis
Water-induced bond cleavage
saponification · decomposition · lipolysis · alkaline hydrolysis · degradation