Esters are formed by the condensation reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid. This is known as esterification. In a condensation reaction, two molecules join and produce a larger ...

To make an ester, a hydrogen atom must be removed from the hydroxyl group (–OH) of the alcohol. The –OH portion of the acid's carboxyl group must also be removed. The hydrogren atom and the ...

When assessing a beer's quality, home-brewers will often speak of esters. But what exactly are esters, you may wonder. Esters ...

When it comes to fragrance, today's roses and flowers are practically lifeless compared to the blooms Shakespeare was familiar with. Unfortunately for gardeners, modern plant breeding has caused many ...

The bird is drawn to its red sepals, and the positioning of its pendulous flowers allows the bird, which can consume more than its body weight in food each day, to hover easily in place while ...

While you can make perfumes with complex top notes, middle notes, and base notes—or combinations of essential oils—a delicate water-based perfume made with flowers and offering a subtle floral ...

When it comes to finding a gift for your nearest and dearest (or perhaps a nice treat for yourself), a beautiful bouquet of flowers is pretty much guaranteed to brighten anyone’s day.

In 1991 the United States attempted to undermine illegal drug production in Andean countries by boosting legal industries, like flower growing, with duty-free imports. Roses, carnations ...

Forbes spotlights entrepreneurs, scientists, philanthropists, corporate leaders and policymakers focused on sustainable ...

Cut flowers at the right time Cut your bouquet in the early morning hours. Choose flowers with healthy stems that are saturated with water, says Germany's Saxon Garden Academy.

A new study examining cholesteryl esters suggests that periods of prolonged inactivity may affect people differently ...