Ester Hydrolysis Flashcards
1
Q
What happens in this reaction?
A
An ester is hydrolysed by water to form a carboxylic acid and an alcohol
2
Q
What are the enzymes involved?
A
Esterases enzymes e.g. arylesterases, cholinesterases
3
Q
Where does the reaction occur?
A
Plasma and Vasculature
4
Q
Give an example drug and product of this reaction
A
Aspirin to Salicylic acid
5
Q
why does this reaction occur?
A
To affect the solubility and time of hydrolysis
