transestérification
Transesterification is a chemical process that involves the exchange of the organic group of an ester with the organic group of an alcohol. This reaction is catalyzed by an acid or a base. In essence, it's a reversible reaction where an ester reacts with an alcohol to form a new ester and a new alcohol. The key principle is that the alkyl or aryl group from the alcohol attacks the carbonyl carbon of the ester, leading to the breaking of the original ester bond and the formation of a new one.
This reaction is widely used in various industrial applications. One of the most prominent uses is in