Introduction to Esters: Naming and Making Esters

The video explains what esters are, how they are made and named, and their uses in fragrances and flavorings. The process of making esters is demonstrated through the reaction between carboxylic acids and alcohols in the presence of a strong acid catalyst. The naming of esters is discussed. The video also shows how to identify the alcohol and acid used to create a particular ester by looking at its structure.