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Why are esters compounds also called derivatives of carboxylic acid?
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∙ 11y ago
Not all esters are derivatives of carboxilic acid, they could also be derivatives of phosphoric, sulphuric or carbonic (etc.) acids. However, they are called derivatives of 'X' acid because they are formed by reacting an oxoacid ('X') with a hydroxyl compound (alcohol or phenol).
See the related link and related question for more information about how esters are synthesized.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoEsters are less polar than carboxylic acids, and water is a very polar solvent (like dissolves like). Furthermore, acids can ionize and form hydrogen bonds in water, etc.
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∙ 13y agoWiki User
∙ 11y agobecause esters are derived from the reaction between alcohol and carboxiylic acids
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What is difference between a carboxylic acid an ester and an amine?
Esters and amides are derivatives of carboxylic acids. Amines are alkylated derivatives of ammonia: carboxylic acid= R-COOH ester= R-COOR amide=R-CONH2 amine= R-NHR
What organic compound group are esters in?
Esters are generally studied as derivatives of carboxylic acids
What elements are considered as hydrocarbon derivatives?
Hydrocarbon derivatives include compounds that contain carbon and hydrogen atoms, but also other elements such as oxygen, nitrogen, halogens (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine), sulfur, and phosphorus. Examples of hydrocarbon derivatives include alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amines, amides, halogenated hydrocarbons (such as chloroform), thiols, and thioketones.
How do carboxylic acids and esters differ in odor?
Carboxylic acids have often not very pleasant smelling. Esters smell sweeter, often fruity.
What is the chemicals which give fruits their smell?
Such compounds are mostly esters.
Why are esters considered derivatives of carboxylic acids?
because it is derieved from corboxylate
What is difference between a carboxylic acid an ester and an amine?
Esters and amides are derivatives of carboxylic acids. Amines are alkylated derivatives of ammonia: carboxylic acid= R-COOH ester= R-COOR amide=R-CONH2 amine= R-NHR
What organic compound group are esters in?
Esters are generally studied as derivatives of carboxylic acids
What elements are considered as hydrocarbon derivatives?
Hydrocarbon derivatives include compounds that contain carbon and hydrogen atoms, but also other elements such as oxygen, nitrogen, halogens (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine), sulfur, and phosphorus. Examples of hydrocarbon derivatives include alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amines, amides, halogenated hydrocarbons (such as chloroform), thiols, and thioketones.
Why is O-H stretch not present in an ester?
Because esters are alkyl derivatives of carboxylic acids so they don't have bond between O and H. as CH3-COOCH3
How do carboxylic acids and esters differ in odor?
Carboxylic acids have often not very pleasant smelling. Esters smell sweeter, often fruity.
What are the products of esters?
a carboxylic acid + an alcohol
How are esters manufatured industrially?
esters are usually prepared industrially by reaction of corresponding carboxylic acid and alcohol.
How do carboxylic acids and esters differ in odor in chemical structure?
Carboxylic acids have often not very pleasant smelling. Esters smell sweeter, often fruity. Structure Esters have a carboxyl group and ether linkage off the alpha carbon.
What is the chemicals which give fruits their smell?
Such compounds are mostly esters.
Does esters have carbonyl?
Yes they have if they are esters of Carboxylic acids. Eg: Methyl acetate has carbonyl in its middle : H3C-(C=O)-O-CH3
Are esters ionic?
No, esters are covalent compounds having polar character.
