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Organic acids and alcohols are reacted (in the presence of a dehydrating agent) to produce esters. And these substances are often recognized by their characteristic odors. In the case here, salicylic acid and methyl alcohol yield methyl salicylate, which is winter-green.
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∙ 14y agoMethyl salicylate is the ester that gives wintergreen its smell.
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∙ 14y agoThe ester is methyl salicylate. It gives a root beer/wintergreen taste.
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∙ 9y agoAlcohols and carboxylic acids react with each other and produce esters. Esters have special odors. Methyl alcohol and acetic acid propyl ethanoate by reacting with each other.
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∙ 10y agopentyl salicylate
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∙ 9y agomethyl salicylate
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What is the chemical equation for salicylic and methanol?
When salicylic acid reacts with methanol , Methyl salicylate (commonly known as Oil of Wintergreen) is formed. The chemical formula of Methyl salicylate is C6H4(OH)COOCH3 , It can also be written as C8H8O3
What is stearate?
Methyl stearate is a chemical often used as an emulsifying agent commonly found in cosmetics and drugs. It is classified as an ester from methyl alcohol and stearic acid.
What is methyl abietate?
almost certainly abietic acid methyl ester
What is the compound produced by the reaction between acid and alcohol with the elimination of water?
ester
What is the name of the compound HCOOCH3?
Historically, methyl-methyl ester. More modernly, the compound is called methyl methanoate.
What is more polar methyl salicylate or salicylic acid?
salicylic acid (an acid) is more polar than methyl salicylate (an ester)
What do you mean by transestrification?
Transesterification is used in the production of bio-diesels and polyesters. It means interesterification. For better clarification, there is a reaction between an ester of one alcohol and a second alcohol to form an ester of the second alcohol. The alcohol from the original ester as that of methyl acetate and ethyl alcohol turn to form ethyl acetate and methyl alcohol.
Is Methylparaben an alcohol derivitive?
No, it is the methyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid.
What is the chemical equation for salicylic and methanol?
When salicylic acid reacts with methanol , Methyl salicylate (commonly known as Oil of Wintergreen) is formed. The chemical formula of Methyl salicylate is C6H4(OH)COOCH3 , It can also be written as C8H8O3
Is Butyl Alcohol a reactants used to make methyl butyrate?
the reactants are methanol and butyric acid
What is stearate?
Methyl stearate is a chemical often used as an emulsifying agent commonly found in cosmetics and drugs. It is classified as an ester from methyl alcohol and stearic acid.
What is the scientific formula for pepto bismol?
Bismuth salicylate C7H5BiO4 Ignoring inactive ingredients, the salicylate salt of bismuth is the active ingredient and also lends the wintergreenish flavor as Methyl salicylate is the main component of wintergreen and is a salt or ester of salicylic acid. The methyl ester is the chief component of oil of wintergreen. Salicylic acid is also the main component of aspirin, chemically known as acetylsalicylic acid, commonly abbreviated as ASA in drug preparations.
What is the chemical structure of sunflower methyl ester and pongamia methyl ester?
it when .............. somting and somthing are put togather
What is methyl abietate?
almost certainly abietic acid methyl ester
Is methyl propionate an ester?
yes
Is aspirin a carboxylic acid and an ester?
Aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid and an acetate ester of salicylic acid.
Is methyl benzoate an ester?
Methyl benzoate, an organic compound, is an ester. It is a colorless liquid that is not soluble in water and has a fruity smells. Some uses for methyl benzoate are as a solvent and a pesticide.
