Term Name:	thioester biosynthetic process
Synonyms:	thioester anabolism, thioester biosynthesis, thioester formation, thioester synthesis
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of a thioester, a compound of general formula RC(=O)SR' in which the linking oxygen in an ester is replaced by a sulfur atom. They are the product of esterification between a carboxylic acid and a thiol.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0035384]    QuickGO    AmiGO