Esters (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Distinctive aroma of esters
Distinctive aroma of esters
Fruity
General formula of an ester
General formula of an ester
Ester link function
Ester link function
Joins alcohol and carboxylic acid components
First part of ester name comes from
First part of ester name comes from
Alkyl group from alcohol
Ester naming: -oic acid becomes
Ester naming: -oic acid becomes
-oate
Primary intermolecular forces in esters
Primary intermolecular forces in esters
Dipole-dipole forces
Functional group isomers of esters
Functional group isomers of esters
Carboxylic acids
Reaction type: alcohol + acid → ester + water
Reaction type: alcohol + acid → ester + water
Condensation reaction
Catalyst for esterification
Catalyst for esterification
Concentrated sulfuric acid
Purpose of reflux in ester preparation
Purpose of reflux in ester preparation
Heat without losing volatile reactants/maximises yield