IN a recent publication 1, some investigations on the esterification-rate of dibasic acid anhydrides with primary alcohols at room temperature were recorded. From the results of titration of acid ...

IN a recent paper 1 on the exchange of oxygen between water and acetic acid, we pointed out that the mechanism of the exchange of the carboxyl oxygen atoms of the acid with the oxygen of the water, ...

Alcohols are organic compounds characterized by the presence of one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to a carbon atom. They play vital roles as building blocks in various chemical processes, ...

Nagoya, Japan - Esters are among the most important classes of compounds in organic chemistry. Simple esters are known for their pleasant, often fruity aromas. Meanwhile, the larger, more complex ...