CH3COOR
CH3COOR is a generic representation of an acetate ester, in which the acyl portion comes from acetic acid (CH3CO-) and the alkoxy group is OR, derived from an alcohol ROH. This formula denotes all esters of acetic acid, with R denoting an alkyl or aryl group. Common examples include methyl acetate (R = CH3) and ethyl acetate (R = C2H5).
Acetate esters are typically prepared by esterifying acetic acid with the corresponding alcohol under acidic conditions,
Chemically, CH3COOR features a carbonyl group adjacent to an oxygen atom, giving moderate polarity and characteristic
Applications of acetate esters are broad. Ethyl acetate is a widely used solvent in paints, coatings, inks,
Safety and handling depend on identity and concentration; acetates are generally flammable and must be managed