The reaction between alkanoic acids and alkanols in the presence of an acid catalyst is known as
The reaction between alkanoic acids and alkanols in the presence of an acid catalyst is called esterification:
Esterification is a chemical reaction that combines an alcohol (ROH) and an organic acid (RCOOH) to form an ester (RCOOR) and water. The reaction can be catalyzed by an acid or a base.
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