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oxo carboxylic acids definition

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Compounds having a carboxy group as well as an aldehydic or ketonic group in the same molecule. NOC Rule C-415. E.g. HC(=O)CH2CH2CH2C(=O)OH 5-oxopentanoic acid. In an organic context the term is generally shortened to oxo acids . The full name should be used if confusion with oxoacids seems possible.


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