ester

Noun
  1. Organic compound formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water (synset 114874653)
    is a type of: organic compound - any compound of carbon and another element or a radical
    subtypes:
    • citrate - a salt or ester of citric acid
    • lactate - a salt or ester of lactic acid
    • banana oil - a liquid ester derived from amyl alcohol; has the odor of bananas
    • cellulose ester - any ester of cellulose with an acid
    • cyclohexanol phthalate - the cyclohexanol ester of phthalic acid
    • ethyl acetate - a fragrant colorless flammable volatile liquid ester made from ethanol and acetic acid; used in flavorings and perfumes and as a solvent for plastics
    • glyceryl ester - an ester of glycerol
    • maleate - a salt or ester of maleic acid; used as a nontricyclic antidepressant drug for psychomotor activation
    • base, nucleotide - a phosphoric ester of a nucleoside; the basic structural unit of nucleic acids (DNA or RNA)
    • polyester - a complex ester used for making fibers or resins or plastics or as a plasticizer
    • urethane - an ester of carbamic acid

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