Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives (A-level only) (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Flashcards

$-COO-$

$R-COO-R'$

oate (replaces oic acid)

Condensation (esterification)

Pleasant, fruity scents

Weaken intermolecular forces

Low toxicity, moderate volatility, low boiling point

Esters of glycerol and 3 fatty acids

Saturated: no $C=C$; unsaturated: has $C=C$

Alkaline hydrolysis of fats to glycerol & salts of fatty acids