A ubiquitous compound, called ester can be broken down to produce desirable alcohols and other chemicals for use across industries including pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, but the process can be ...

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Ketones and esters (formed when an acid reacts with an alcohol) are ubiquitous as pharmaceutical intermediates and widely used for the synthesis of drug molecules. However, both share a critical ...

The sweet smell of strawberries and other fruits is thanks to a chemical compound called ester, which is also found in many fats and polyesters. The ubiquitous compound can be broken down to produce ...