How are esters formed?
= COOH acids react with alcohols in the pressence of a strong acid catalyst to form esters and water
Where are the 2 parts of the name come from?
= -anoate comes from the caroxylic acid including the C
= and -yl comes from the alcohol
= that is formed from the single bonded alcohol
Where does the water come from?
= a hydrogen from the OH and hydrogen from the alcohol
What kind of acid catalyst is used?
= concentrated sulfuric acid
Is the reaction reversible?
= yes
= slow and heated in relfux