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A chemical reaction resulting in the formation of at least one ester product.
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| A chemical reaction resulting in the formation of at least one ester product. |
| A reaction of an alcohol with an acid to produce an ester and water. |
| the process of changing a substance into an ester |
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| In chemistry, an ester is a chemical compound derived from an acid (organic or inorganic) in which at least one OH (hydroxyl) group is replaced by an Oalkyl (alkoxy) group. Usually, esters are derived from a carboxylic acid and an alcohol. Glycerides, which are fatty acid esters of glycerol, are important esters in biology, being one of the main classes of lipids, and making up the bulk of animal fats and vegetable oils. Esters with low molecular weight are commonly used as fragrances and found in essential oils and pheromones. Phosphoesters form the backbone of DNA molecules. Nitrate esters, such as nitroglycerin, are known for their explosive properties, while polyesters are important plastics, with monomers linked by ester moieties. |