Definitionadj. relating to or containing the carboxyl group or carboxyl radical
Last update: July 31, 2015
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A third hydroxyl group may be introduced into the - CH: 0 residue with the formation of the radical - C(OH) :0; this is known as the carboxyl group, and characterizes the organic acids. [Please select]
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All the acids naturally present in oils and fats, whether free or combined, are monobasic in character, that is to say, contain only one carboxyl--CO. [Please select]
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It differs from cellulose in containing free carboxyl, CO, groups, while its hydroxyl groups, HO, are much more active in their chemical reactions. [Please select]
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