Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry

Carboxylic acid derivative: A carbonyl-containing functional group other than an aldehyde or ketone, or a molecule containing such a functional group. Called a carboxylic acid derivative because these functional groups can, in principle, be produced (derived) from the corresponding carboxylic acid.

Common Carboxylic Acid Derivatives Related to Acetic Acid, CH3COOH





Acid chloride
(Acyl chloride)
  
Amide
  
Anhydride










Carboxylate
Ester
Nitrile












Thioester


Common Carboxylic Acid Derivatives Related to Carbonic Acid, O=C(OH)2









Carbamate
(Urethane)

  
Carbonate   
Chloroformate   
Phosgene
  
Urea