Saponification is the reaction of a carboxylic acid (fatty acid) or ester with an alkali or an alkaline earth metal hydroxide to form an organic salt. The product of this reaction is commonly called a soap.
Saponification is the reaction of a carboxylic acid (fatty acid) or ester with an alkali or an alkaline earth metal hydroxide to form an organic salt. The product of this reaction is commonly called a soap.