Esterification

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The process of converting an acid into an alkyl or aryl derivative. Most frequently the process consists of the reaction of an acid with an alcohol in the presence of a trace of mineral acid as catalyst or the reaction of an acyl chloride with an alcohol. Esterification can also be accomplished by enzymatic processes.

Descriptor ID	D004951
MeSH Number(s)	G02.111.270 G02.607.250 G03.344
Concept/Terms	Esterification Esterification Esterifications

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Biological Sciences [G]
Chemical Phenomena [G02]
Biochemical Phenomena [G02.111]
Esterification [G02.111.270]
Organic Chemistry Phenomena [G02.607]
Esterification [G02.607.250]
Metabolism [G03]
Esterification [G03.344]

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Year	Minor Topic	Total
2000	1	1
2001	1	1
2011	1	1
2012	1	1
2025	1	1

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Cao M, Yang F, Zhang Y, McClements DJ, Liu R, Chang M, Wang X, Zhu Y, Zhang H, Wei W, Wang X. Efficient method of synthesizing sn-2 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) monoacylglycerols using circular ethanolysis and glycerolysis. Food Chem. 2025 May 15; 474:143047.

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Panya A, Kittipongpittaya K, Laguerre M, Bayrasy C, Lecomte J, Villeneuve P, McClements DJ, Decker EA. Interactions between a-tocopherol and rosmarinic acid and its alkyl esters in emulsions: synergistic, additive, or antagonistic effect? J Agric Food Chem. 2012 Oct 17; 60(41):10320-30.

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Charoen R, Jangchud A, Jangchud K, Harnsilawat T, Naivikul O, McClements DJ. Influence of biopolymer emulsifier type on formation and stability of rice bran oil-in-water emulsions: whey protein, gum arabic, and modified starch. J Food Sci. 2011 Jan-Feb; 76(1):E165-72.

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Handelman GJ, Walter MF, Adhikarla R, Gross J, Dallal GE, Levin NW, Blumberg JB. Elevated plasma F2-isoprostanes in patients on long-term hemodialysis. Kidney Int. 2001 May; 59(5):1960-6.

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Andrade SE, Gurwitz JH, Cernieux J, Fish LS. Evaluation of a formulary switch from conjugated to esterified estrogens in a managed care setting. Med Care. 2000 Sep; 38(9):970-5.

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Hrboticky N, Sellmayer A, Yeo Y, Pietsch A, Weber PC. Linoleic acid esterified in low density lipoprotein serves as substrate for increased arachidonic acid synthesis in differentiating monocytic cells. Biochim Biophys Acta. 1996 Aug 16; 1302(3):199-206.

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van Kuijk FJ, Handelman GJ, Dratz EA. Consecutive action of phospholipase A2 and glutathione peroxidase is required for reduction of phospholipid hydroperoxides and provides a convenient method to determine peroxide values in membranes. J Free Radic Biol Med. 1985; 1(5-6):421-7.

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