| Esterification Lab: What can I synthesize of interest? |
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matt1987
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 Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2005 10:34 pm Post subject: Esterification Lab: What can I synthesize of interest? |
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We are doing a lab at school with esterfication. We have at our disposal:
Acids:
acetic
formic
maleic
tartaric
citric
benzoic
salicylic
Alcohols
i-propyl
octyl
i-pentyl
methanol
butanol-2
butanol-1
propanol-2
n-propyl
ethanol
We will be synthesizing the ester of our choice from these. I have found there is little reference for most of the compounds that can be formed. Could someone post other esters of interests that can be formed from these combinations. So far, I have found:
propyl ethanoate- pear
pentyl ethanate- banana
ethyl butanoate- pineapple
methyl salicylate- wintergreen
pentyl butanoate- apricot/strawberry
octyl acetate- oranges
octyl salicylate- used for sunscreen?
Thanks in advance for any ideas.
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RobJim
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| Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm not sure what it is you are asking. Are you asking for more interesting esters, or are you looking for recipes to make the esters you listed, or both?
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matt1987
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| Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 4:23 pm Post subject: |
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| I am asking for more interesting esters.
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RobJim
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Nick
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| Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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please explain to me :
WHAT IS AN INTERESTING ESTER?
strange thing to me 
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