Formic Acid

Products Formic acid is available in pharmacies and drugstores in various dilutions. It is also included as an active ingredient in some medicines and in medical products, for example, in liniments and in wart remedies. Structure and properties Formic acid (HCOOH, Mr = 102.1 g/mol) is the simplest carboxylic acid. It consists of a hydrogen … Formic Acid

Amines

Definition Amines are organic molecules containing nitrogen (N) atoms bonded to carbon or hydrogen atoms. They are formally derived from ammonia, in which hydrogen atoms have been replaced by carbon atoms. Primary amines: 1 carbon atom Secondary amines: 2 carbon atoms Tertiary amines: 3 carbon atoms The functional group is called the amino group, for … Amines

Amide

Definition Amides are organic compounds containing a carbonyl group (C=O) whose carbon atom is bonded to a nitrogen atom. They have the following general structure: R1, R2 and R3 can be aliphatic and aromatic radicals or hydrogen atoms. Amides can be synthesized with a carboxylic acid (or a carboxylic acid halide) and an amine using … Amide

Ester

Definition Esters are organic compounds formed by the reaction of an alcohol or phenol and an acid such as a carboxylic acid. The condensation reaction releases a water molecule. The general formula of esters is: esters can also be formed with thiols (thioesters), with other organic acids, and with inorganic acids such as phosphoric acid … Ester

Acetic Acid

Products Acetic acid is available as an aqueous solution in various concentrations in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties Acetic acid (C2H4O2, Mr = 60.1 g/mol) or CH3-COOH is the simplest carboxylic acid after formic acid. It consists of a methyl and carboxyl group. It exists as a pure substance as a clear, volatile, colorless … Acetic Acid

Azelaic acid

Definition Azelaic acid is a chemical substance which belongs to the group of so-called carboxylic acids. Other synonymous terms for azelaic acid are nonadic acid or 1,7-heptadicarboxylic acid. The latter is a precise description of the chemical composition of azelaic acid. Salts of azelaic acid are called azelates. Azelaic acid is a white, crystalline solid. … Azelaic acid

Side effects | Azelaic acid

Side effects As with other drugs, azelaic acid has side effects which must be taken into account. The side effects of azelaic acid therapy depend on the duration of the therapy, the dosage and the frequency of use. They are very different from one individual to another. In general, creams and ointments containing azelaic acid … Side effects | Azelaic acid