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Because they are volatile in nature.

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Q: Why do esters have a sweet fruity smell?
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What smell is produced when alcohol react with organic acid?

esters with pleasant fruity smell are formed.


Is it true that many esters have a pleasant fruity smell?

Yes, many esters have a pleasant, fruity smell. Indeed, many of the smells we associate with fruit are caused by their ester content. Ethyl ethanoate smells of ripe pears and isoamyl acetate is reminiscent of bananas. However, not all are fruity. Methyl salicylate smells of antiseptic.


How do carboxylic acids and esters differ in odor?

Carboxylic acids have often not very pleasant smelling. Esters smell sweeter, often fruity.


Do they put actual fruit in gum?

They use chemicals called esters which have a fruity taste and smell.


How do carboxylic acids and esters differ in odor in chemical structure?

Carboxylic acids have often not very pleasant smelling. Esters smell sweeter, often fruity. Structure Esters have a carboxyl group and ether linkage off the alpha carbon.


Do esters have fruity smells?

Yes, they generally do.


What is the natural smell of womens hair?

depends on there hygiene..she could have a musky smell, a sweaty smell, or a sweet fruity smell..like me :) (i shower twice a day)


What does the smurfs purfume smell like?

it smells fruity and sweet like flowers or new oranges.


What is an observable characteristic of an ester?

Esters are used for perfumes, or artificial flavoring. It smells sweet, typically.


What is fruity urine smell?

A fruity urine smell is normally indicative of diabetes. The fruity smell is attributed to the presence of ketones in urine.


What is the chemicals which give fruits their smell?

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How would you notice the presence of esters in fruit such as pinneapple?

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