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Carboxylic Acid Derivative Reactions definitions

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Terms in this set (10)

  • Carboxylic Acid
    An organic acid containing a carboxyl group, characterized by a C double bond O and an OH group.
  • Esterification
    A reaction where a carboxylic acid and an alcohol form an ester and water through dehydration.
  • Ester
    A compound formed from an alcohol and a carboxylic acid, featuring a C double bond O connected to O connected to C.
  • Amide
    A compound formed from a carboxylic acid and an amine, featuring a C double bond O connected to nitrogen.
  • Amine
    An organic compound derived from ammonia, characterized by a carbon single bonded to nitrogen.
  • Dehydration Reaction
    A chemical reaction that involves the loss of water from the reacting molecule.
  • Carbonyl
    A functional group composed of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom.
  • Hydrogen
    The lightest and most abundant chemical element, often involved in forming bonds in organic reactions.
  • Functional Group
    A specific group of atoms within molecules responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules.
  • Derivative
    A compound derived from a similar compound by a chemical reaction, often involving substitution.