Tell me, is it possible to carry out the esterification reaction at home? if so, what is needed for this?

First, the esterification reaction, according to safety regulations, must be carried out in a fume hood, the presence of which is unlikely at home.

Secondly, the esterification reaction requires the presence of catalysts such as concentrated sulfuric acid or toluenesulfonic acid. In addition, sufficiently concentrated starting reagents (alcohol and acid) are required, since in dilute solutions the chemical equilibrium will shift towards the starting materials due to the hydrolysis reaction.

Due to these factors, it is impossible to carry out the esterification reaction at home.