tiivistymistuotteet
Tiivistymistuotteet, or condensation products, refer to substances formed when smaller molecules combine to create a larger molecule, with the elimination of a small molecule like water or alcohol. This process is a fundamental concept in organic chemistry and is often contrasted with addition reactions where atoms are simply added to a substrate without the loss of any smaller molecules.
The most common type of tiivistymistuote formation involves the reaction between functional groups. For example, esterification,
The formation of tiivistymistuotteet is often facilitated by catalysts, such as acids or bases, which help