Uses of esters

2 marks · Normal

State two uses of esters in everyday life.

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Also accept: flavourings and perfumes; food flavourings and perfumes; flavourings in food and perfumes; fruit flavourings; artificial fruit flavours; in perfumes

Common mistakes: solvents only (not relevant for most esters at this level)

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Marking points

B1 · 1 mark · One correct use stated (e.g. flavourings or perfumes)

B2 · 1 mark · Second correct use stated

Worked solution

Esters are used as flavourings in foods and in making perfumes.