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Carboxylic Acids

Medical 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.
Guide 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	Acids, Aldehydic - Dicarboxylic acids in which one of the carboxyl groups (-COOH) has been replaced by an aldehyde group (-CHO).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 Medical Definitions and Terms

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