Esters Flashcards

1
Q

How are esters made?

A

They are made by a condensation reaction between carboxylic acids and alcohols (esterfication). Water is also formed.

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What is an ester’s functional group known as?

A

The ester link (COO)

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3
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How do you name an ester?

A

The alcohol’s name is first, but the ending is ‘-ly’. The acid goes next, but ends with ‘-anoate’

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How do you breakdown an ester?

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The breaking up of an ester can be achieved by heating the ester with an alkali. This is a hydrolysis reaction, as water is reacted to break up the structure.

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