knowt logoknowt logo
HomeExploreExamsBlog
knowt logoKnowt
Rating
5.0(1)
Exam Icon
Take a practice test
Flashcard Icon
undefined Flashcards
0.0(0)

Studied by 0 people

Tags
Explore Top Notes
Chapter 5 - Sensation and Perception
noteNote
studied byStudied by 8 people
5.0 Stars(1)
2.3: the periodic table
noteNote
studied byStudied by 31 people
4.7 Stars(3)
Resolution :  principles and applications of science
noteNote
studied byStudied by 7 people
5.0 Stars(1)
Understanding Government, Politics, Law, Media, and the Citizen
noteNote
studied byStudied by 4 people
5.0 Stars(1)
Binary (base 2)
noteNote
studied byStudied by 6 people
5.0 Stars(1)
"Manifest Destiny" and Tyler and Texas
noteNote
studied byStudied by 6 people
5.0 Stars(1)
knowt logo

Reactions of Alcohols: Formation of esters with carboxylic acids

  • Alcohols can react with carboxylic acids to make esters and water

    • This is in the presence of the catalyst sulfuric acid

  • This is also known as acid catalyzed esterification or Fisher esterification

AA
Home
Home

Reactions of Alcohols: Formation of esters with carboxylic acids

  • Alcohols can react with carboxylic acids to make esters and water

    • This is in the presence of the catalyst sulfuric acid

  • This is also known as acid catalyzed esterification or Fisher esterification