What does "transesterification" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "transesterification"?

Common synonyms include: interesterification, interesterification.

Transesterification

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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

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interesterification interesterification

Etymology

From trans- + ester + -ification.

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