Esters

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Esters functional group...
-COO-
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Acid... is used
Catalyst (Sulfuric Acid)
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Their names end in...
-Oate
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Eg. Ethanol + Ethanoic Acid....
Ethyl Ethanoate + Water
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Esters properties are that they are...
Smell nice, are volatile, Flammable, Dangerous, Don't Mix well with alcohols or other organic solvents.
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Esters are used in...
Perfumes, Flavourings, Ointments and Solvents
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It irritates the mucus membranes in the nose and mouth when...
You inhale the fumes
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A flash fire can be caused by..
A naked flame and Flammable Vapour
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Acid... is used

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Catalyst (Sulfuric Acid)

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Their names end in...

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Eg. Ethanol + Ethanoic Acid....

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Esters properties are that they are...

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