An ester is an Organic compound derived by replacing at least one –OH (Hydroxyl) group in a Carboxyl group by an –O–Alkyl (Alkoxy) group, or –O–(some other Organic compound).

Ester Dehydration synthesis

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Fats are examples of esters.