Term Name: | 2-methoxyethyl ester |
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Synonyms: | 2-methoxyethyl esters |
Definition: | A carboxylic ester resulting from the formal condensation between a carboxylic acid and the hydroxy group of 2-methoxyethanol. In contrast to many other water-solubilising esters, the 2-methoxyethyl esters of many amino acids are crystalline, allowing them to be easily purified. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:136838] ( EBI ) |