Dicarboxylic acid
Dicarboxylic Acid
Dicarboxylic acid (pronunciation: dye-car-box-ill-ick ass-id) is a type of organic compound that contains two carboxyl groups (-COOH). The general formula for dicarboxylic acids is HO2C-R-CO2H, where R can be any hydrocarbon chain.
Etymology
The term "dicarboxylic acid" is derived from the Greek words "di", meaning two, and "carboxylic acid", a type of organic acid characterized by the presence of a carboxyl group.
Types of Dicarboxylic Acids
There are several types of dicarboxylic acids, including:
- Oxalic acid (HO2C-CO2H)
- Malonic acid (HO2C-CH2-CO2H)
- Succinic acid (HO2C-CH2-CH2-CO2H)
- Glutaric acid (HO2C-(CH2)3-CO2H)
- Adipic acid (HO2C-(CH2)4-CO2H)
Uses
Dicarboxylic acids are used in a variety of applications, including the production of polymers, plasticizers, resins, and dyes. They are also used in the food industry as flavoring agents and preservatives.
Related Terms
- Carboxyl group
- Organic compound
- Hydrocarbon
- Polymer
- Plasticizer
- Resin
- Dye
- Flavoring agent
- Preservative
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dicarboxylic acid
- Wikipedia's article - Dicarboxylic acid
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