Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives: Carboxylic Acids and Esters - Structure and Naming of Esters Flashcards
1
Q
What functional group do esters contain?
A
- RCOOR’
- R(O=)C-O-R
2
Q
What organic compounds are esters formed from?
A
- Alcohols and carboxylic acids
3
Q
How do you name esters?
A
- First bit comes from alcohol, second bit comes from carboxylic it’s formed from
- E.g propyl ethanoate - formed from propanol and ethanoic acid
4
Q
List the different uses of esters
A
- Flavourings
- Perfumes
- Solvents
- Plasticisers
5
Q
Why are esters used in flavourings and perfumes?
A
- Esters have sweet smells
- Used for scent in perfumes
- Add flavours to food and drink
6
Q
Why are esters used as solvents?
A
- Esters are polar liquids
