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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.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Acids, Acyclic - Carboxylic acids that have open-chain molecular structures as opposed to ring-shaped structures.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Acids, Aldehydic - Dicarboxylic acids in which one of the carboxyl groups (-COOH) has been replaced by an aldehyde group (-CHO).
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Acids, Carbocyclic - Carboxylic acids that have a homocyclic ring structure in which all the ring atoms are carbon.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Esters
Canadian Medical Guide Definition 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.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Hydroxy Acids - Organic compounds containing both the hydroxyl and carboxyl radicals.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Keto Acids

Carboxylic Acids Medical Definitions and Terms

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