Gathering together the widespread literature in the field, this monograph acts as a reference guide to this very important chemical reaction. Following an introduction, the book goes on to discuss methodology, before treating synthetic and industrial applications -- the latter being a new focus in this completely revised, updated and extended second edition. A must-have for organic, natural products and catalytic chemists, as well as those working in industry, of for lecturers in chemistry. The only book on the market focussing on this important every-day reaction All chapters are completely revised, updated and extended and includes new chapters on industrial uses Gathers together the widespread literature in the field this work to act as a reference guide to the field. Preface Introduction PART 1: Methodology REACTION OF ALCOHOLS WITH CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES Reaction with Carboxylic Acids Reaction with Esters: Transesterification Reaction with Acid Anhydrides Reaction with Acid Halides and Other Acyl Derivatives USE OF TIN AND OTHER METAL ALKOXIDES CONVERSION OF CARBOCYLIC ACIDS TO ESTERS WITHOUT USE OF ALCOHOLS Reaction with Diazomethane Reaction with Alkyl Halides Reaction with Other Electrophiles ESTER INTERCHANGE REACTION PART 2: Synthetic Applications KINETIC RESOLUTION Enzymatic Resolution Nonenzymatic Resolution Dynamic Kinetic Resolution Parallel Kinetic Resolution ASYMMETRIC DESYMMETRIZATION MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS Selective Esterification Use of Theoretical Amounts of Reactants New Reaction Media New Technologies Applications to Natural Products Synthesis INDUSTRIAL USES Ethyl Acetate Acrylic Esters Polyesters Oils and Fats Biodiesel Fuel Amino Acid Esters Macrolides Flavoring Agents and Fragrances Pyrethroids