Anyone have a good example of an ester

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The discussion revolves around the synthesis and examples of esters, focusing on how to combine specific compounds to create esters and the characteristics of various esters, particularly in relation to their odors.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks assistance in understanding how to combine compounds to form an ester.
  • Another participant proposes a specific reaction between isomyl and acetate, asking for guidance on the process and notation.
  • A link to a resource on esterification is provided, suggesting a method for the reaction.
  • Some participants note that many esters are associated with pleasant smells, contrasting them with their carboxylic acid counterparts, which are often unpleasant.
  • A participant shares a personal experience from an organic chemistry lab where an esterification reaction resulted in an undesirable product, highlighting the unpredictability of lab outcomes.

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Participants express varying experiences and opinions regarding the synthesis of esters and their properties, with no consensus reached on the best methods or outcomes.

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There are references to specific compounds and reactions, but the discussion does not clarify the underlying mechanisms or assumptions involved in the esterification process.

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i need help on figuring out how to combine the compounds and make them an ester, in other words i need help with esters,
 
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check this out, say i have isomyl and i make it react with acetate, how will it look and what do i do to combine them and how do i write them out
 
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I'm sure you already know plenty of examples of esters. Things that smell nice are a lot of times esters. Their carboxylic acid counterparts stink to high heaven though! A classic undergrad O chem experiment is taking something horrible like butyric acid and esterfying it to get something that smells nice.
 
gravenewworld said:
I'm sure you already know plenty of examples of esters. Things that smell nice are a lot of times esters. Their carboxylic acid counterparts stink to high heaven though! A classic undergrad O chem experiment is taking something horrible like butyric acid and esterfying it to get something that smells nice.

Heh, we just did that lab in my ochem class. Unfortunately the product was an ugly solid that smelled 10 times as bad as the goat smelling caproic acid to begin with. Got to love when good labs go horribly wrong.
 

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