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Acids, Acyclic

Definition:	Carboxylic acids that have open-chain molecular structures as opposed to ring-shaped structures.
Notes:	GEN; prefer specifics; used for mapping supplementary chemicals

Acids, Acyclic Categories.

	Acetic Acids - Acetic acid and its derivatives which may be formed by substitution reactions. Mono- and di-substituted, as well as halogenated compounds have been synthesized.
	Acrylates
	Butyric Acids - 4-carbon acids, salts, and derivatives of BUTYRIC ACID.
	Caproates
	Caprylates
	Carbamates - Salts or esters of carbamic acid. They contain the general formula NH2-COO-. (From Merck, 11th ed)
	Dicarboxylic Acids
	Formic Acids
	Imino Acids
	Propionates
	Sugar Acids
	Tricarboxylic Acids - Organic compounds that are acyclic and contain three acid groups. A member of this class is citric acid which is the first product formed by reaction of pyruvate and oxaloacetate. (From Lehninger, Principles of Biochemistry, 1982, p443)
	Valerates

Acids, Acyclic Definitions and Terms

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