Mesh term Esters
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Description
Compounds derived from organic or inorganic acids in which at least one hydroxyl group is replaced by an ¿O-alkyl or other organic group. They can be represented by the structure formula RCOOR¿ and are usually formed by the reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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