Principle


When short-chain alcohols are esterified with short-chain carboxylic acids, flavouring materials are obtained with fruit-like smells. When they are esterified with aromatic acids, flavouring materials are obtained with a plant or flower-like character.

The experiment is particularly suitable for work in groups. It can be carried out together with the previous one (P7173100).

What you can learn about


Carboxylic acids undergo acid-catalyzed reactions with alcohols under the formation of esters.

Variations of the reactants allow the production of various olfactory components, which can be used as identical-to-natural aromas.


Benefits


Easy teaching and efficient learning by using interactive experimentation PHYWE-Software

Experiment is part of a complete solution set with experiments for the topic Organic Chemistry matched with international curriculum: all topics are covered