Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry - Beta-hydroxy acid

Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry

β-Hydroxy acid (beta-hydroxy acid): A molecule containing a hydroxyl group bonded to the beta carbon of a carboxylic acid.

General β-hydroxy acid structure.

Citric acid, a typical β-hydroxy acid.

Related terms: Aldol, β-hydroxy ketone, beta-hydroxy ketone, β-hydroxy aldehyde, beta-hydroxy aldehyde, β-hydroxy ester, beta-hydroxy ester, β-keto acid, beta-keto acid, β-keto ester, beta-keto ester, β-elimination, beta-elimination, α-carbon, NAD⁺
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