Phenomena and Processes

Esterification

The process of converting an acid into an alkyl or aryl derivative. Most frequently the process consists of the reaction of an acid with an alcohol in the presence of a trace of mineral acid as catalyst or the reaction of an acyl chloride with an alcohol. Esterification can also be accomplished by enzymatic processes.

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Abstract

The process of converting an acid into an alkyl or aryl derivative. Most frequently the process consists of the reaction of an acid with an alcohol in the presence of a trace of mineral acid as catalyst or the reaction of an acyl chloride with an alcohol. Esterification can also be accomplished by enzymatic processes.

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1 entry terms
  • Esterifications

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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almost never IM

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History Note

91(76); was see under CHEMISTRY, ORGANIC 1976-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Esters (1968-1975)

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  1. G02.111.270w
  2. G02.607.250w
  3. G03w.344w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Esterification. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004951. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004951
  2. Esterification. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esterification
  3. Esterification. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q904158