Carboxylic acid esters
Carboxylic acid esters are organic compounds derived from carboxylic acids through the substitution of one or more hydroxyl groups with alkoxy groups. These esters are widely used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food additives. Structurally, they consist of a carboxyl group (-COOH) attached to an alcohol group via an oxygen atom. Common examples include ethyl acetate and butyl acetoacetate.
In the pharmaceutical industry, carboxylic acid esters serve as solvents for poorly soluble drugs, enhancing their bioavailability. They are also used in synthesizing prodrugs and providing targeted drug delivery systems. In cosmetics, these compounds act as emollients, giving skin a smooth feel and improving its texture. Additionally, they function as plasticizers, softening materials to improve flexibility and durability. Food-grade carboxylic acid esters can be used as flavor enhancers, imparting pleasant aromas and tastes to various food products.
Due to their versatile properties, carboxylic acid esters are indispensable in numerous applications requiring solubility, reactivity, or specific functional characteristics.
| Structure | Chemical Name | CAS | MF |
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2-Ethylhexyl methacrylate | 688-84-6 | C12H22O2 |
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Ethyl 3-Ethyoxypropionate | 763-69-9 | C7H14O3 |
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Methyl glyoxylate | 922-68-9 | C3H4O3 |
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Methyl 2,3-dibromopropionate | 1729-67-5 | C4H6Br2O2 |
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Perfluorooctylethyl Methacrylate | 1996-88-9 | C14H9F17O2 |
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Cyclohexaneacetic acid, α-chloro-, methyl ester | 62173-56-2 | C9H15ClO2 |
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Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2,2-dichloroethenyl ester | 62581-67-3 | C6H8Cl2O2 |
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Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 3-methyl-4-oxo-, methyl ester | 62617-92-9 | C9H14O3 |
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Oxiranemethanol, acetate, (2R)- | 60456-24-8 | C5H8O3 |
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2-Cyclopentene-1-carboxylicacid, 3-methyl-, methyl ester | 64187-84-4 | C8H12O2 |
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