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Carboxylic Acids and some derivatives: Some Common Nomenclature

O H OH O

Formic acid

HO

OH

Carbonic acid

O H3C OH

Acetic acid

HO O

OH

Oxalic acid

O OH

O OH

Acrylic acid

HO

Malonic acid

O OH CH3 O OH

Methacrylic acid

HO O O

OH

Succinic acid

O OH

Propionic acid

HO

Glutaric acid

O OH

Butyric acid

HO O COOH

OH

Adipic acid

O OH

Valeric acid

COOH

Phthalic acid

COOH O O O N H

A lactone

!-Butyrolactone
COOH COOH

Isophthalic acid

A lactam

"-Propiolactam

Terephthalic acid
COOH

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