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Esters – the chemistry of esters

August 8, 2010 by Susan Barclay-Nichols

Okay, get ready for a little organic chemistry. I know, I can hear some of you saying, “But it’s summer. We don’t have to learn!” but it’s a fascinating journey into the world of esters and I know you’ll have fun!What is an ester? (From Wikipedia) Esters are chemical compounds derived by reacting an oxoacid (one…

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