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Acids, Carbocyclic
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Definition
: Carboxylic acids that have a homocyclic ring structure in which all the ring atoms are carbon.
GEN; prefer specifics; used for mapping supplementary chemicals; do not confuse with CARBOXYLIC ACIDS
Examples
Benzoic Acids
;
Cinnamates
;
Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids
;
Mandelic Acids
;
Phenylacetates
;
Phenylbutyrates
;
Phenylpropionates
;
Phenylpyruvic Acids
;
Phthalic Acids
Other names
Carbocyclic Acids