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Synthesis of Esters

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    • Carboxylic acids can react with alcohols to form esters

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    Transesterification

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    Acid chlorides react with alcohols to form esters

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    Acid Anhydrides react with alcohols to form esters

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    Contributors

    Prof. Steven Farmer (Sonoma State University)

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