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ester) Molecular model of the ester ethyl ethanoate (ethyl acetate) CH3CO2CH2CH3. Organic compound formed by the reaction between an alcohol and an acid, with the elimination of water. Unlike salts, esters are covalent compounds. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The two genes are derived from a modified line of mouse immune-system cells that other Scripps researchers had developed to produce unusual, catalytic antibodies that not only bind to specific chemical targets called carboxylic esters, but also chemically slice them in two (SN: 9/2/89, p. which resemble the biologically vital structures called carboxylic esters in their transition states as they undergo cleavage by water, or |
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