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Experiment #3: The Fischer Esterification
Flavors and Fragrances
Devin Sweeney
Organic Chemistry Lab 272
Dates: February 1, 2001- Esterification
February 6, 2001- Ester Work Up
February 13, 2001- NMR, IR,
And Gas Chromatography
I. Introduction and Background
Organic compounds that are classified into the ester group are commonly
Associated with very pleasant smelling fragrances. These esters can be synthesized by combining a carboxylic acid with an alcohol while using a mineral catalyst. By causing a reaction between ethanoic acid, more
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