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Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives - Common Uses of Esters Flashcards

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State the common uses of esters?

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Perfumes + flavouring :Sweet smelling/ testing

Solvents : Used for dissolving polar, organic materials

Plasticisers :Added to polymers to make them flexible

Fats : Triglycerides - energy storage

Biodesel

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What is biodiesel made of?

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Methyl esters and long chain C’Acids

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How is biodiesel made?

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Triglyceride HYDROLYSED using METHANOL / KOH to produce biodiesel

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