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Aromatic esters are compounds containing an ester functional group (-COO-) directly attached to an aromatic ring. Here's an example of an aromatic ester, methyl benzoate:
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CH3-O-C-Ph
Where Ph represents the phenyl group (C6H5).
Key Features:
Aromatic Ring: Contains a benzene ring (C6H6) with delocalized pi electrons.
Ester Group: The -COO- group connects the aromatic ring to an alkyl or aryl group.
Note: The specific structure of the aromatic ester will depend on the particular aromatic ring and the alkyl or aryl group attached to the ester.