What is another word for carboxylic acid?
Pronunciation: [kˌɑːbəksˈɪlɪk ˈasɪd] (IPA) 
Carboxylic acid is a common term used in chemistry to describe a type of organic acid that contains a carboxyl group (-COOH) at the end of a molecular chain. Synonyms for carboxylic acid include carboxylate, carbonyl acid, aliphatic acid, and organic acid. The term carboxylic acid is often used interchangeably with the term "carboxyl group," which refers to the -COOH functional group present in these compounds. Carboxylic acids can be found in many organic compounds, including amino acids, fatty acids, and many other biomolecules. These acids have a wide range of applications, including use in the food industry, medicine, and agriculture.
