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Q: Why are there two names for esters?
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What is the chemicals which give fruits their smell?

Such compounds are mostly esters.


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.


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).


What describes esters?

Esters are compounds that form when organic acids react with alcohols.


What major types of food are esters?

Esters are flavorings. They are also used with perfumes.


Are esters acids bases or neutral?

Esters are neutral compounds


Is acetaminophen a ibuprophen?

No, neither are esters (hint: check their original names)


How are esters manufatured industrially?

esters are usually prepared industrially by reaction of corresponding carboxylic acid and alcohol.


What is another name for chlorpyrifos?

Dursban, Lorsban, and Renoban are names by which chlorpyrifos is known.Specifically, chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate insecticide. It therefore uses phosphoric acid esters in its manufacture. It will be available for purchase under the above-mentioned trade names.


How would you notice the presence of esters in fruit such as pinneapple?

Esters are aromatic, you would smell them - the smell of pineapple is an ester.


What would someone use an Esters Menu for?

A person may use Esters Menu when understanding the science of chemistry. One may require an Esters Menu to learn about animal or vegetable fats and oils.