For example, consider the boiling points of two esters and their component alcohols and carboxylic acids: Alcohol Carboxylic acid Ester. Ethyl alcohol - 78ºC Acetic acid - 118 ºC Ethyl acetate 88ºC.

Modular alkene synthesis from carboxylic acids, alcohols and alkanes via integrated photocatalysis. Nature Chemistry , 2024; DOI: 10.1038/s41557-024-01642-6 Cite This Page : ...

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