ester

Noun

A compound made by replacing the hydrogen of an acid by an alkyl or other organic group.

ریشه

Mid 19th century: from German, from Essigäther, from Essig ‘vinegar’ + Äther ‘ether’.

مثال

• The reaction between an acid and an alcohol produces an ester.
• Esters are used in the manufacture of plastics.
• The ester was synthesized in the laboratory.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Form an ester Produce an ester Ester bond Ester group