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Esters are organic compounds formed from the reaction of an alcohol and a carboxylic acid. They are known for their pleasant and fruity aromas. Show more…
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Ester compounds often have a sweet, pleasant odor. Many characteristic fruit scents are largely due to the natural presence of one or more ester compounds. As such, artificial scents for foods are often composed of complex mixtures of various esters. The exact identities and ratios of ingredients that compose particular scents are closely guarded secrets in the food and fragrance industry. Suppose that you are a chemist working for a company that is creating a new line of air fresheners. The company is considering three scents: apple, pear, and pineapple. The project manager has asked you to prepare the ester compounds that are largely responsible for these scents. The carbon skeleton formulas for these ester compounds are shown in Figure a.
Esters are widely spread in nature. They are responsible for the odors of fruits and flowers. Give an example of an ester which is responsible for the odor of the fruit /flower which you like and discuss about the chemical structure of the ester.
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What is the ester responsible for the flavor and odor of each of the following fruits? a. banana b. orange c. apricot
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