Concept information
Preferred term
Esters
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Entry terms
- Ester
Scope note
- Compounds derived from organic or inorganic acids in which at least one hydroxyl group is replaced by an –O-alkyl or another organic group. They can be represented by the structure formula RCOOR’ and are usually formed by the reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water.
History note
- 91(68); was see under CARBOXYLIC ACIDS 1968-90
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D004952
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