We had to synthesize an Ester from a carboxylic acid and an alcohol.
Esterfication is the formation of an Ester from a carboxylic acid and an alcohol producing water and another product.
Esters are responsible for common smells and the ones we made were either:
-Wintergreen or Perfume
Test on June 2nd
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
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