6.1.10

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  • esters contain the functional group (R-COO-R’) where R and R’ are alky;l groups that can be same or different
  • this class of compounds are carboxylic acid derivatives, where H of the acid group has been replaced with an alkyl chain
    • esters are found frequently in nature + have a pungent smell which can be used for fruit flavourings + perfumes
    naming esters has the prefix -yl (alcohol) + the suffix -oate (acid)