What is a Monoacid? Definition, Examples, and Applications

Monoacid refers to a substance that contains only one acid group (-OH) in its molecule. In other words, it is a compound that has only one carboxyl (-COOH) or phenolic (-OH) group.

Examples of monoacids include:

1. Formic acid (HCOOH)
2. Acetic acid (CH3COOH)
3. Benzoic acid (C6H5COOH)
4. Salicylic acid (C7H6O3H)
5. Glycolic acid (HOOC-CH2-OH)

These acids are called monoacids because they have only one carboxyl group, unlike polycarboxylic acids like citric acid (C6H8O7), which has three carboxyl groups. Monoacids are commonly found in nature and are used in various applications such as food preservation, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products.

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