Scientists have long considered ketones (a fundamental chemical class) and esters (molecules formed when an acid reacts with an alcohol) to be locked treasure chests of possibilities. Ubiquitous ...

Scientists have long considered ketones (a fundamental chemical class) and esters (molecules formed when an acid reacts with an alcohol) to be locked treasure chests of possibilities.

Esters are formed in condensation reactions and broken by hydrolysis. Fats and oils, important compounds in our diet, are naturally occurring esters and their structure explains their properties ...

In glow sticks, the chemicals that react together to create the light are kept separate until the right moment. The glow stick’s outer plastic tube holds a solution of an oxalate ester and an ...

Their findings, published in Nature on January 8, showcase a novel method that simplifies and expands the use of ketones and esters without the need for additional chemical steps. By overcoming ...