
Fischer esterification reaction is used through which esters can be prepared by refluxing a carboxylic acid with either primary or secondary alcohol in the presence of a catalyst, commonly concentrated sulfuric acid to push the reaction forward.

Fischer esterification reaction is used through which esters can be prepared by refluxing a carboxylic acid with either primary or secondary alcohol in the presence of a catalyst, commonly concentrated sulfuric acid to push the reaction forward.