Write the formation equation for the ester that forms between propanoic acid and 1-pentanol. Include the names of the products and the structures for all substances involved.

Answer 1

CH3CH2COOH + HOCH2CH2CH2CH2CH3 -->
CH3CH2COOCH2CH2CH2CH2CH3 + H2O
The ester is pentyl propanoate

Answer 2

Thank you. Would this be the correct ester name propanoic acid + pentanol -> pentyl propoate + water ?

Answer 3

No, propoate is not correct.

Answer 4

Balanced equation for the esterification reaction that occurs between ethanol and propanoic acid in the presence of sulphuric acid