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Lactic acid can combine with ethanol to form the ester ethyl lactate, via the reaction: | Lactic acid can combine with ethanol to form the ester ethyl lactate, via the reaction: | ||
CHOHCOOH + | CHOHCOOH + CH₃CH₂OH -> CHOHCOOCH₂CH₃ + H₂O | ||
Ethyl lactate has a buttery, coconut like scent in the concentrations that are likely to be found in lambic [ref]. | Ethyl lactate has a buttery, coconut like scent in the concentrations that are likely to be found in lambic [ref]. | ||