transesterification

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Meaning

1. noun The reaction of an ester with an alcohol in order to replace the alkoxy group; it is used in the synthesis of polyesters and in the production of biodiesel

Similar words

catalyzed transthioesterification transetherification transacetylation interesterification esterification reesterification thioesterification olefin metathesis diesterification

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of reaction reactions with process in and is between