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Esterification  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Note

  • almost never IM

Scope note

  • The process of converting an acid into an alkyl or aryl derivative. Most frequently the process consists of the reaction of an acid with an alcohol in the presence of a trace of mineral acid as catalyst or the reaction of an acyl chloride with an alcohol. Esterification can also be accomplished by enzymatic processes.

History note

  • 91(76); was see under CHEMISTRY, ORGANIC 1976-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D004951

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