A Streamlined Combinatorial Esterification

Christine Whitlock, Patricia A. Bishop

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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.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalThe Chemical Educator
Volume8
StatePublished - Oct 25 2003

Keywords

  • Fischer esterification
  • Laboratories and Demonstrations
  • combinatorial synthesis
  • organic chemistry

DC Disciplines

  • Chemistry

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