A Streamlined Combinatorial Esterification

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-25-2003

Publication Title

The Chemical Educator

ISSN

1430-4171

Abstract

An experiment demonstrating combinatorial chemistry is described. Individual students prepare nine esters from three carboxylic acids and three alcohols. These esters are then “screened” by their fragrances.

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