Synthesis of Esters Last updated Jan 23, 2023 Save as PDF Preparation of Esters Ethers Page ID55207 ( \newcommand{\kernel}{\mathrm{null}\,}\) Carboxylic acids can react with alcohols to form esters Transesterification Acid chlorides react with alcohols to form esters Acid Anhydrides react with alcohols to form esters Contributors Prof. Steven Farmer (Sonoma State University)