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ChEBI

ester

Term ID
CHEBI:35701
Synonyms
  • Ester
  • esters
Definition
A compound formally derived from an oxoacid RkE(=O)l(OH)m (l > 0) and an alcohol, phenol, heteroarenol, or enol by linking with formal loss of water from an acidic hydroxy group of the former and a hydroxy group of the latter.
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
is a type of
has subtype
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from ester
Phenotype where environments contain ester
Phenotype modified by environments containing ester
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