| REACTION |
ESTER |
ESTER NAME |
DESCRIPTION |
REAL LIFE APPLICATION |
 |
 |
Ester |
fruity smell |
used as flavors in food industry, perfume, solvents, waxes, oils, fats,
fatty acids, pharmaceuticals, soaps, plastic and dye industries; occur
naturally |
| EXAMPLES: |
 |
 |
Ethyl propanoate |
rum flavor |
used in food industry |
 |
 |
Ethyl acetate |
nail polish remover |
used in cosmetic industry |
 |
 |
Hexyl benzoate |
|
dye carrier, plasticizer, solvent for cellulose, perfume additive |
 |
 |
Isoamyl acetate |
banana oil |
used in food industry |
 |
 |
Propyl acetate |
pear flavor |
used in food industry |
 |
 |
Benzyl benzoate |
|
dye carrier, solvent for cellulose, insect repellant |
 |
 |
Isostearyl benzoate |
|
production of cosmetics, creams, sun protection products, deodorants |