transesterification

American

[trans-uh-ster-uh-fi-key-shuhn, tranz-] / ˌtræns əˌstɛr ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən, ˌtrænz- /

noun

Chemistry.

a reaction between an ester of one alcohol and a second alcohol to form an ester of the second alcohol and an alcohol from the original ester, as that of methyl acetate and ethyl alcohol to form ethyl acetate and methyl alcohol; interesterification.

Etymology

Origin of transesterification

trans- + esterification ( def. )

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transesterification

This is one of the main by-products of the transesterification process that can serve as a carbon feedstock for heterotrophic algal growth.

From Nature ● Aug. 15, 2012

A chemical process called transesterification converts these oils to biodiesel.

From Nature ● Jun. 22, 2011

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