Mesh term Carboxylic Acids
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Description
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.Browse to child terms:
Acids, Acyclic
Acids, Aldehydic
Acids, Carbocyclic
Esters
Humic Substances
Hydroxy Acids
Keto Acids
Thioctic Acid
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