Transesterification

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The process of exchanging an ester's alkoxy group using another alcohol.

Figure 51.15: Transesterification.
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**Figure 51.15:** Transesterification.
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Note: Transesterification can occur in the presence of a base or an acid.

Alfa Diallo 2006-08-04