lactone
Sign in to saveLactones are cyclic carboxylic esters. They are derived from the corresponding hydroxycarboxylic acids by esterification. They can be saturated or unsaturated.
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14 sectionsContents
- Nomenclature
- Etymology
- Occurrence
- Synthesis
- Reactions
- Hydrolysis and aminolysis
- Reduction
- Polymerization
- Uses
- Flavors and fragrances
- Plastics
- Dilactones
- See also
- References and notes
Lactones are cyclic carboxylic esters. They are derived from the corresponding hydroxycarboxylic acids by esterification. They can be saturated or unsaturated.
Lactones are formed by lactonization, the intramolecular esterification of the corresponding hydroxycarboxylic acids.