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    Ester is a non-hydrocarbon organic compound Containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Large esters are used in production of soaps and perfumes. Ethyl ethanoate is excellent solvent for organic compounds.

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    Ester is a non-hydrocarbon organic compound Containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Large esters are used in production of soaps and perfumes. Ethyl ethanoate is excellent solvent for organic compounds.

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    Ester is a non-hydrocarbon organic compound Containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Large esters are used in production of soaps and perfumes. Ethyl ethanoate is excellent solvent for organic compounds.

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    Ester is a non-hydrocarbon organic compound Containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Large esters are used in production of soaps and perfumes. Ethyl ethanoate is excellent solvent for organic compounds.

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    Natural source Fruity smell and pleasant fragrance

    The fragrance of flowers and fruits is due to the presence of

    ESTERS

    Non hydrocarbon organic compounds Containing carbon, hydrogen & oxygen General formula of ester :

    CnH2n+1COOCnH2n+1
    From carboxylic acid
    n= 0,1,2,3..

    From alcohol
    n= 1,2,3..

    Carboxylic acid + alcohol ester + water

    CnH2n+1COOCnH2n+1

    First read from the alcohol component (ending with yl)

    Follow the carboxylic acid Component ending with oate

    CH3COOCH2CH2CH3 = propyl ethanoate CH3CH2CH2COOCH2CH3 = ethyl butanoate

    As food additives to enhance the flavour and smell of processed food Simple ester like ethyl ethanoate are excellent solvents for organic compounds : sunburn lotions and nail polish removers Large esters are used in production of soaps and detergents

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