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Esterification

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An esterification is a reaction that converts an oxoacid or a hydroxoacid into an ester. The most common esterification reactions in organic chemistry are those of carboxylic acids.

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R= H, alkyl, aryl
R′= alkyl, aryl

eg. 1:

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eg. 2:

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eg. 3:

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see also Fischer esterification, diazomethane


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