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this part comes from the this part from the acid
alcohol & is named after it and is named after it
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Although the previous structural formula are the clearest
way of showing esters, they can draw out in a
shortened form. In this version
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has been
OrƦ
O written first
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mH3 m O mH2 mH3
mH3 mH2 O m mH3
! Identify the group attached to the C=O ƛ this is from
the acid
! he group attached to the ƛO- is from the alcohol.
Wait! What·s that smell?
ester fragrance
ethyl methanoate raspberries
3-methylbutyl ethanoate pears
ethyl 2-methylbutanoate apples
phenylmethyl ethanoate jasmine
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mH3 mH2 OH
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