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Esters
Title: Esters
Category: Science & Technology
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Esters
Esters, in organic chemistry, compounds formed, along with water, by the reaction of acids and alcohols. Because this process is analogous to the neutralization of an acid by a base in salt formation, esters were formerly called ethereal salts. This term is misleading because esters, unlike salts, are not ionized in solution (see Acids and Bases; Chemistry, Organic).
Esters can be formed from both organic and inorganic acids. For example, the simple ester ethyl nitrate …showed first 75 words of 527 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 527 total…an antipyretic. Amyl nitrite is used in the treatment of asthma and epileptic convulsions as an antispasmodic. Nitroglycerin and amyl nitrite both cause blood-vessel dilation thereby lowering blood pressure. Ethyl chaulmoograte has been used in the treatment of leprosy. Dimethyl sulfate (often used in organic synthesis as a methylating agent) and diethyl sulfate are extremely dangerous in vapor form and must be handled cautiously. See also Fats and Oils.
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**Bibliography**
Encarta Enclcolpedia '99. Microsoft Inc. "Esters"
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