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ester [ˈɛstə] n (Chemistry) Chem any of a class of compounds produced by reaction between acids and alcohols with the elimination of water. Esters with low molecular weights, such as ethyl acetate, are usually volatile fragrant liquids; fats are solid esters [from German, probably a contraction of Essigäther acetic ether, from Essig vinegar (ultimately from Latin acētum) + Äther ether]
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Lipase from Thermomyces lanuginosus was shown to be effective in breaking down the ester linkage (desizing, deacety-lation, and dealcohol effects) and it could be applied to promote hydration. Paro: The key synergies are in building the ester linkages and finding the raw materials that help us build those linkages for our customers. any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolytic cleavage of an ester linkage in a phosphoric acid compound containing two such ester linkages. |
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