A organic chemical substance, with the structural formula R-COOH.
They often are volatile and some are responsible for foul odors.
Some can be quite corrosive and toxic such as Ethanoic/Acetic acid, Formic/Methanoic.
When in long chains they are known as fatty acids.
They often are volatile and some are responsible for foul odors.
Some can be quite corrosive and toxic such as Ethanoic/Acetic acid, Formic/Methanoic.
When in long chains they are known as fatty acids.
Vinegar is a diluted form of the carboxylic acid ethanoic acid traditional produced by fermentation of alcoholic beverages such as beer or cider.
by urface123 September 25, 2009