ESTERIFICATION
\ˌɛstəɹˌɪfɪkˈe͡ɪʃən], \ˌɛstəɹˌɪfɪkˈeɪʃən], \ˌɛ_s_t_ə_ɹ_ˌɪ_f_ɪ_k_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
Definitions of ESTERIFICATION
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The process of converting an acid into an alkyl or aryl derivative. Most frequently the process consists of the reaction of an acid with an alcohol in the presence of a trace of mineral acid as catalyst or the reaction of an acyl chloride with an alcohol. Esterification can also be accomplished by enzymatic processes.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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The process of preparing an ester from an alcohol and an acid. It is usually brought about by boiling an alcoholic solution of the acid with some dehydrating agent, as sulphuric or hydrochloric acid, and then distilling. The process of e. is just the reverse of the process of saponification.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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