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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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Lipase from Thermomyces lanuginosus was shown to be effective in breaking down the ester linkage (desizing, deacety-lation, and dealcohol effects) and it could be applied to promote hydration. Paro: The key synergies are in building the ester linkages and finding the raw materials that help us build those linkages for our customers. any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolytic cleavage of an ester linkage in a phosphoric acid compound containing two such ester linkages. |
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