esters Flashcards
1
Q
what is the functional group
A
-COO-
2
Q
what is the general formula
A
RCOOR
3
Q
what are their properties
A
-volatile (evaporate easily)
-sweet smelling
-used for perfumes and flavourings
4
Q
what react with what to form esters
A
carboxylic acids react with alcahols
5
Q
what is also formed when esters are made
A
water
6
Q
what is the reaction called when esters are made
A
a reversible reaction
7
Q
what is used as a catalyst when making esters
A
concentrated sulphuric acid
