C1 - Perfumes 0.0 / 5 ? ChemistryPaints and oilsGCSEOCR Created by: RachelcfxCreated on: 03-05-16 15:18 What are esters? Chemicals that can be natural or man made, with fruity or flowery smells. 1 of 5 Esters are made by... Esterfication. 2 of 5 How can you make an ester? Heating carboxylic acid with an alcohol (acid catalyst is usually used). 3 of 5 What is the equation for esterfication? Acid + Alcohol ---> Ester + Water 4 of 5 What are the five properties that perfumes need? Easily evaporates, non toxic, doesn't react with water, doesn't irritate the skin, insoluble in water. 5 of 5
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