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Monoesteriyhdisteet, or monoesters in English, are a class of organic compounds that contain a single ester functional group. An ester group is formed through a condensation reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol, where a water molecule is eliminated. The general formula for a monoester is R-COO-R', where R and R' are alkyl or aryl groups. These groups can be the same or different, and they can be saturated or unsaturated.
Monoesters are widely found in nature. For example, fatty acids, which are long-chain carboxylic acids, react
In industry, monoesters have numerous applications. Many common solvents, such as ethyl acetate and butyl acetate,