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The Carboxylic Acids are a group of synthetic or naturally occurring organic acids which contain at least one -COOH group. Carboxylic Acids can have widely differing properties. Most of them are weak acids, some are fairly strong acids, e.g., Citric Acid; some are readily water soluble, e.g., Acetic Acid; some are classified as vitamins, e.g., Folic Acid. Carboxylic Acids can form salts with almost all cations.
The one unifying feature of this group is the -COOH (carboxyl) function. Carboxylic Acids find a diverse range of applications in cosmetics. In addition, they are used in the synthesis of other cosmetic ingredients (see Esters, Fats and Oils, and Glyceryl Esters). Fatty acids are included separately in the list of Fatty Acids. Salts of
Carboxylic Acids are listed under Organic Salts. |