Esters Flashcards
1
Q
What do the names of esters end in?
A
-oate
2
Q
What is the formula to make an ester?
A
Alcohol + carboxylic acid = ester + water
Presence of acid catalyst
3
Q
What does the first part of an esters name come from?
A
The alcohol
4
Q
What does the second part of an esters name come from?
A
The acid
5
Q
What are the properties of an ester?
A
They are volatile and flammable
6
Q
What do esters have?
A
Distinctive smells
7
Q
What are esters used as?
A
Flavourings and perfumes
8
Q
What is the functional group of esters?
A
-COO-
