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 …showed first 75 words of 1453 total…

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