Definition
diesters
noun
- Plural of diester; organic compounds formed by the esterification of a dicarboxylic acid with two alcohol molecules, or a single diol.
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Diesters are commonly used as plasticizers in polymer manufacturing.
- The chemist synthesized several diesters to test their thermal stability.
- Phthalate diesters are found in many consumer products.
- The reaction produced a mixture of monoesters and diesters.
- Diesters of adipic acid are used in industrial applications.