COORfunktionell
COORfunktionell is a term used in organic chemistry, particularly in German-language literature, to denote the ester functional group within a molecule. The COOR fragment represents a carbonyl carbon double-bonded to oxygen and single-bonded to an alkoxy oxygen, giving the general structure R–C(=O)–O–R′. This group defines esters and influences both reactivity and properties of the compound.
Structure and properties: The carbonyl carbon is electrophilic, making esters susceptible to nucleophilic attack. Resonance between
Reactions and transformations: Common reactions of COORfunktionell include hydrolysis to carboxylic acids and alcohols under acidic
Occurrence and applications: Esters are ubiquitous in nature and industry. They are key components of fats
See also: ester, esterification, hydrolysis, transesterification, saponification.