Carboxy
dasNouncarboxy; carboxyl group substituent.
English translations
- 01
carboxy
Word details
- German meaning
- Carboxy ist eine funktionelle Gruppe in der organischen Chemie, die aus einem Kohlenstoffatom besteht, das sowohl an ein Sauerstoffatom über eine Doppelbindung als auch an eine Hydroxylgruppe (-OH) gebunden ist.
- English meaning
- Carboxy
- Synonym
- None
- German example
- Die Carboxygruppe ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil von Carbonsäuren.
- English example
- The carboxy group is an important component of carboxylic acids.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Carboxy
- Plural Form
- die Carboxye
Related words
- Decarboxylierung
decarboxylation
- Carboxylsäure
Carboxylic acid
- Carboxylase
Carboxylase is an enzyme that catalyzes the carboxylation of substrates, i.e., the addition of a carboxyl group (COOH).
- Carboxygruppe
Carboxyl group
- Decarboxylase
Decarboxylase
- Ringöffnung
Ring opening
- Carbonsäuregruppe
Carboxylic acid group
- Äpfelsäure
Malic acid is an organic dicarboxylic acid found in many fruits, especially apples, and is responsible for their sour taste.
- Carbonsäure
Carboxylic acid
- Malonsäure
Malonic acid is a dicarboxylic acid found in some plants and used in the chemical industry.
- Oxalsäure
Oxalic acid is an organic dicarboxylic acid found in many plants and can be toxic in higher concentrations.
Example sentences with “Carboxy”
Der Carboxy-Rest beeinflusst die Reaktivität. (The carboxy group influences the reactivity.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Carboxy' a standalone noun?
In chemistry, 'Carboxy' is usually a prefix or part of a compound (e.g., Carboxygruppe). When used alone as a technical term, it is treated as neuter.