carboxyl group
名詞
UK/kɑːˈbɒk.sɪl ˌɡruːp/
US/kɑːrˈbɑːk.sɪl ˌɡruːp/
定義 carboxyl group 名詞
- Countablechemistry
A functional group of atoms, represented as -COOH, found in most organic acids.
During chemical reactions, the carboxyl group can lose a hydrogen ion, forming a negatively charged carboxylate ion.
Amino acids contain both an amino group and a carboxyl group.
Carboxyl groups are common functional groups found in many biomolecules.