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Esters are used as softeners in molding and plastic industries, in artificial fragrances or scents, as solvents in pharmaceutical industries, as industrial solvents for making fats, cellulose, paints and varnishes, and used in making artificial food flavors that are added into food such as ice cream and sweets.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoEsters are used in soaps because of the fatty acids called lipids.
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How does the hydrolysis of esters lead to the formation of soap?
Soap is formed by the hydrolysis of fats by lye, not the hydrolysis of esters. The lye strips the 3 fatty acids from the glycerine in the fats and reacts with the free fatty acids producing soap, this process is called saponification.
What is purpose of lye in soap?
lye is an alkaline ingredient in soap making that transforms oils into soap
What is the purpose of methylated spirit in the making of soap?
I don't remember any purpose oh methylated spirit in the making of soap.
Are esters ionic?
No, esters are covalent compounds having polar character.
Why are esters unable to form hydrogen bonds with other esters?
Esters cannot form hydrogen bonds with other esters because there wouldn't be enough room on the molecules to support the hydrogen bonding (octet rule).
How does the hydrolysis of esters lead to the formation of soap?
Soap is formed by the hydrolysis of fats by lye, not the hydrolysis of esters. The lye strips the 3 fatty acids from the glycerine in the fats and reacts with the free fatty acids producing soap, this process is called saponification.
What is the purpose of esters in humans?
Esters with low molecular weight are commonly used as fragrances and found in essential oils and pheromones. Wikipedia gave me the above.
What is saponofication?
alkaline hydrolysis of oils and fats i.e. esters of higher molecular weight is called as saponification. It is used to make soap. Sapo- is Latin for soap and saponification literally means "the action (-ion) of making (-ify + -ate) soap (sapon-)".
What is purpose of lye in soap?
lye is an alkaline ingredient in soap making that transforms oils into soap
What is the purpose of using brine in soap manufacturing?
helps liquify soap
Can you kill germs with antibacterial soap?
Yes, that is the purpose of antibacterial soap.
What is the purpose of methylated spirit in the making of soap?
I don't remember any purpose oh methylated spirit in the making of soap.
What is the chemicals which give fruits their smell?
Such compounds are mostly esters.
What is the purpose of the emulsifier in ice cream?
Examples: sorbitan and polyglycerol esters, monodiglycerides
What is soap-ict?
Sense of audience and purpose :)
Do esters react with sodium carbonate?
No, but esters do react with some acids.
Are esters ionic?
No, esters are covalent compounds having polar character.
