Ester | Description, Types, & Reactions | Britannica
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Web ResultFeb 29, 2024 · ester, any of a class of organic compounds that react with water to produce alcohols and organic or inorganic acids. Esters derived from carboxylic acids are the most common. The term ester was introduced in the first half of the 19th century by German chemist Leopold Gmelin. Carboxylic acid esters, formula RCOOR′ (R and R′ are any organic ...
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