(No, not a person named Esther.) Esters are chemical compounds (usually pleasant) that give many foods their signature smell ...

During esterification this small molecule is water. Esters have characteristic smells and are insoluble in water. The functional group (-COO) is known as the ester link. The main use of esters is ...

That lemon-scented dish detergent you just used likely got its pleasant smell from esters. And the delightful aromas in esters are an all-important component for some styles of beer. Perhaps you ...