Esters Flashcards
1
Q
What is the functional group of esters?
A
-COO-
2
Q
What are esters formed from?
A
An alcohol and a carboxylic acid
3
Q
What is usually added when esters are formed?
A
A catalyst such as concentrated sulfuric acid
4
Q
What do their names end in?
A
-oate
5
Q
How is the ester’s name formed?
A
The alcohol forms the first half and the acid forms the second half
6
Q
Ethanol + ethanoic acid –>
A
Ethyl ethanoate + water
7
Q
Methanol + propanoic acid –>
A
Methyl propanoate + water
8
Q
What do esters smell like?
A
Sweet fruits - they are therefore often used as perfumes (they are volatile) and food flavorings
