ESTERS

• Fruity smelling compounds
• Used in the manufacture of perfumes, foods and cosmetics.

CARBOXYLIC ACID + ALCOHOLS               ESTERS + WATER

Alkyl alkanoate

Methanoic Acid + Methanol                           Methyl methanoate + Water

ESTERS

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