Metüülester
Metüülester is the Estonian term for methyl ester. Methyl esters are a class of organic compounds formed by the reaction of a carboxylic acid with methanol, typically through an esterification process. The general formula for a methyl ester is RCOOCH3, where R represents an alkyl or aryl group. They are characterized by the presence of a methyl group attached to the carboxyl functional group.
These compounds are widely encountered in chemistry and industry. For instance, fatty acid methyl esters, derived