Carboxylic Acids
| Definition: |
Organic compounds containing the carboxy group (-COOH). This group of compounds includes amino acids and fatty acids. Carboxylic acids can be saturated, unsaturated, or aromatic. |
| Notes: |
do not confuse with CARBOCYCLIC ACIDS see ACIDS, CARBOCYCLIC |
| Previously Indexed: |
Acids (1966-1970),Fatty Acids (1966-1970) |
Carboxylic Acids Categories.
 |
Acids, Acyclic - Carboxylic acids that have open-chain molecular structures as opposed to ring-shaped structures. |
|
Acids, Aldehydic - Dicarboxylic acids in which one of the carboxyl groups (-COOH) has been replaced by an aldehyde group (-CHO). |
|
Acids, Carbocyclic - Carboxylic acids that have a homocyclic ring structure in which all the ring atoms are carbon. |
|
Esters |
|
Humic Acids - A complex mixture of dark colored hetero-polymeric phenolic compounds found in HUMUS; COAL; and PEAT; resulting from the decomposition of organic matter, particularly dead plants. They are soluble in alkali and carbonates, only slightly soluble at physiological pH, and can chelate metals. |
|
Hydroxy Acids - Organic compounds containing both the hydroxyl and carboxyl radicals. |
|
Keto Acids |
Carboxylic Acids Definitions and Terms
MedicalGlossary.org is designed as a free, browsable resource for all. The medical terms and definitions are not intended to replace medical informaion provided by licensed healthcare professionals. Please see a doctor if you need medical assistance. Don't see the medical term you were researching? Send us an e-mail from our "about us" page. We will do our best to research and classify new medical terms in a timely manner. Our current list of medical terms is over 26,000. Data sources include the U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2004 Medical Subject Headings.
|
