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  1. carboxylic acids

    In organic chemistry, a carboxylic acid is an organic acid that contains a carboxyl group (C(=O)OH) attached to an R-group. The general formula of a carboxylic acid is R−COOH or R−CO2H, with R referring to the alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, or other group. Carboxylic acids occur widely. Important examples include the amino acids and fatty acids. Deprotonation of a carboxylic acid gives a carboxylate anion.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Carboxylic Acids

    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.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of carboxylic acids in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of carboxylic acids in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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  1. Yasuhiro Oba:

    Other biological molecules were found in the sample as well, including a selection of amino acids, amines and carboxylic acids, which are found in proteins and metabolism, respectively.

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