Using reflux to encourage Fischer Esterification

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Using reflux to encourage Fischer Esterification

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lolclWtn0Xk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

http://homedistiller.org/wiki/index.php/index.php ... rification" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

So I found it interesting that in the video they use sulphuric acid as a catalyst. They then heat the material and use reflux to condense it back into a liquid. Apparently Der Wo was on to these tricks already.

Translated: If you use reflux it is also encouraging esters (flavor compounds) to form.

Also: Come back Der Wo!

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