Introduction

In the last lesson, you looked at a process called esterification that a carboxylic acid undergoes in order to produce an ester.  The hydroxyl group is displaced by the alcohol when the alcohol also gives up the hydrogen on the OH-group.

The products of this reaction is always an ester and water. Esters occur naturally, but can be made in the laboratory by reacting an alcohol with an organic acid. A little sulfuric acid is needed as a catalyst.

Here is the introductory video on esters from last lesson.  It is still a great recap before proceeding to learn more about esters. Keep in mind the common acids introduced so that you are able to easily name acids in the future.

Consider the following questions as you complete this lesson:

  • What are esters?

  • How are esters involved in the petrochemical industry?

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