Chapter Index

Introduction

Sources of carboxylic acids

EXPT The reactions of Carboxylic acids

Interpretation:

1 Solubility and pH

2 Formation of salts

3 Formation of esters

Esters

EXPT Hydrolysis of an ester

Interpretation of hydrolysis of esters

Fats as natural esters

Saponification: Hydrolysis of fats and oils

The uses of esters