Introductory Chapter: Carboxylic Acids

Introductory Chapter: Carboxylic Acids carboxylic acid Carboxylic acids are organic compounds containing a carboxyl group , where the carbon atom is double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a miracid A common carboxylic acid is ethanoic acid, vinegar Carboxylic acids are weak acids that react in the same way as other acids They are responsible for the

miracid General carboxylic acid structure X = a carbon group or a hydrogen atom Some Common Carboxylic Acids

polylactic acid : Physical Properties of Carboxylic Acids Carboxylic acids with lower molecular weight exhibit a sharp and unpleasant odor They also have Esterification is a reversible reaction, which means that it can also go in the opposite direction the ester reacts with water to form a carboxylic acid