What conditions are needed to make esters?

Answer 1

They vary - but nearly always involve reflux followed by removal of water often with the aid of an azeotropic solvent. An acid catalyst such as concentrated sulfuric acid is often employed but titanates and other catalysts have also been used.

Answer 2

Esters are typically formed through the reaction of a carboxylic acid with an alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst, such as sulfuric acid. The reaction is a condensation reaction that involves the loss of a water molecule. Heat is usually applied to drive the reaction forward.

Answer 3

A mixture of an alcohol (say methanol) and a strong acid.

Answer 4

An alcohol, a carboxylic acid and H2SO4.

Answer 5

KOH, and under reflux i think?

Answer 6

Alcohol and Carboxylic Acid.

Answer 7

sulphuric acid