Term Name: | ester |
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Synonyms: | Ester, esters |
Definition: | A compound formally derived from an oxoacid RkE(=O)l(OH)m (l > 0) and an alcohol, phenol, heteroarenol, or enol by linking with formal loss of water from an acidic hydroxy group of the former and a hydroxy group of the latter. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:35701] ( EBI ) |