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HomeMIT 5.310 Laboratory Chemistry, Fall 2019Lecture 10: Fischer Esterification

Lecture 10: Fischer Esterification

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Description: Dr. Hewett talks about characteristics and properties of esters, and goes over the upcoming lab. Students will synthesize esters by doing an acid catalyzed addition of an alcohol and a carboxylic acid, known as the Fischer Esterification reaction.

Instructor: Dr. Sarah Hewett