Ester Reactions

Esterification is an example of a...

• A condensation reaction

• An addition reaction

• A subtraction reaction

• An evaporation reaction

The ester on the left is produced by the reaction between

• ethanol and butanoic acid

• ethanol and propanoic acid

• butanol and ethanoic acid

• propanol and ethanoic acid

Name the ester that produced from the reaction between butanoic acid and methanol? _________________________

Give the correct name for this semi-structural formula CH₃CH₂COOCH₂CH₃

A condensation reaction:

• Adds water to a compound as a reactant.

• Produces water as a product.

What carboxylic acid is used to make this ester?

• Ethanoic acid

• Butanoic acid

• Methanoic acid

• Pentanoic acid

What is the small molecule eliminated when an ester link is formed by the reaction between a hydroxyl group and a carboxyl group?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Hydrogen

• Water

• Oxygen

What are esters used for in terms of flavorings and fragrances?

• As solvents

• As colorants

• As preservatives

• For pleasant smells

Name the ester produced from propanoic acid and butanol

Name the ester produced from methanol and pentanoic acid