acid anhydrides

A form of acid anhydride — A class of organic compounds having two acyl groups bonded to the same oxygen atom. They react with water to give carboxylic acids.

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acyl anhydrides
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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of acid anhydride

Synonyms & antonyms

nounorganic compounds that react with water to form an acid

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acyl anhydrides
Broader
organic compound

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