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carboxylic acid

World Encyclopedia | 2005 | Copyright

carboxylic acid Member of a class of organic chemical compounds containing the group COOH. The commonest example is ethanoic acid (acetic acid, CH₃COOH), which is present in vinegar. These acids are weakly acidic, forming salts with bases and esters with alcohols. Esters of high-molecular weight, carboxylic acids, such as stearic, lauric and oleic acids, are present in animal and vegetable fats; for this reason carboxylic acids are often called fatty acids.

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carboxylic acids

A Dictionary of Biology | 2004 | Copyright

carboxylic acids Organic compounds containing the group –CO.OH (the carboxyl group; i.e. a carbonyl group attached to a hydroxyl group). Many long-chain carboxylic acids occur naturally as esters in fats and oils and are therefore also known as fatty acids. See also glyceride.

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carboxylic acid

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2011 | Copyright

carboxylic acid see carboxyl group .

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	New catalytic transformations of carboxylic acids.(Report) Magazine article from: Pure and Applied Chemistry; 8/1/2008
	C2+ carboxylic acids by catalytic carbonylation of methanol with rhodium. Magazine article from: Chemistry and Industry; 8/5/1991
	A kinetic study of the reaction of epoxidized rubber and carboxylic acids. Magazine article from: The Journal of Coatings Technology; 6/1/1994