esterified
Acid-alcohol joined
Esterified describes something that has undergone esterification—a chemical reaction in which an alcohol and an acid combine to form an ester.
The process is common in organic chemistry and biochemistry: esterified fatty acids, esterified cholesterol.
Many flavors and fragrances come from naturally esterified compounds.
Glycerol plus three acids
- glycerolTrihydric alcohol, viscous, sweet
- phospholipidPhosphate-containing membrane lipid
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- saturatedThoroughly soaked through
unsaturated · polyunsaturated · omega-3 · sterol · lipoprotein · adipose · membrane · saponification
Agent enabling change
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- hydroxyl-OH functional group
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
acid · synthesis · anhydride · reagent · yield · product · mechanism · hydrolysis
Pleasant distinctive smell
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
- scentAirborne odor detected
- fruityHaving orchard flavor
- floralOf or like blooms
flavor · essence · bouquet · aromatic · synthetic · diffusion
Ester-based plastic additive
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- plasticizationAdding pliability to polymers
- plastisolPVC dispersion for coating
polymer · resin · softener · migration · leaching · vinyl · softness
Plant-based motor fuel
- biofuelFuel from organic sources
- methanolToxic one-carbon alcohol
- glycerinViscous moisturizing compound
- feedstockUnprocessed manufacturing input
renewable · biopolymer · coating · solvent · emulsifier · surfactant
triglyceride
Glycerol plus three acids
- glycerolTrihydric alcohol, viscous, sweet
- phospholipidPhosphate-containing membrane lipid
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
saturated · unsaturated · polyunsaturated · omega-3 · sterol · lipoprotein · adipose · membrane · saponification · hydrophobic
catalyst
Agent enabling change
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- hydroxyl-OH functional group
alcohol · acid · synthesis · anhydride · reagent · yield · product · mechanism · hydrolysis · equilibrium
aroma
Pleasant distinctive smell
floral · flavor · essence · bouquet · aromatic · synthetic · diffusion
phthalate
Ester-based plastic additive
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- plasticizationAdding pliability to polymers
plastisol · polymer · resin · softener · migration · leaching · vinyl · softness
biodiesel
Plant-based motor fuel
- biofuelFuel from organic sources
- methanolToxic one-carbon alcohol
- glycerinViscous moisturizing compound
feedstock · renewable · biopolymer · coating · solvent · emulsifier · surfactant
esterifiedhydrolyzed
Broken down by water
free · saponified · cleaved · unbound · unmodified