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(organic chemistry) Any reaction (typically between an acid and an alcohol) that results in the production of an ester.
Aldrichimica Acta Volume 30 No 4 (pdf) from Sigma-Aldrich Vinylcyclopropane 19 is readily converted to diester 22 by oxidative cleavage followed by esterification.
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Esterification means (organic chemistry) Any reaction (typically between an acid and an alcohol) that results in the production of an ester.
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Aldrichimica Acta Volume 30 No 4 (pdf) from Sigma-Aldrich Vinylcyclopropane 19 is readily converted to diester 22 by oxidative cleavage followed by esterification.
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