TChem_Chapter_10__Anticoagulants__Water_Treatments__and_Fragrances

Carboxylic Acids are classified as __________ due to their structure including at least one -COOH group.

Weak acids

The process of creating an Ester involves the reaction between a __________ and a Carboxylic Group.

Alcohol

Monocarboxylic Acids have __________ Carboxylic Group(s).

1

EDTA stands for __________ and is a significant embalming fluid additive.

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid

Polycarboxylic Acids contain __________ or more Carboxylic Groups.

2

Salts of Carboxylic Acids are formed by the reaction of a Carboxylic Acid with __________ .

Strong Base

The unique property of Thioesters is that the linking oxygen atom is replaced with __________.

Sulfur (S)

An example of a Dicarboxylic Acid is __________, which is neutralized by a strong base.

Oxalic Acid

A common application of Carboxylic Acids in embalming includes their use as __________.

Anticoagulants

Esters can be formed through a process known as __________.

Esterification

The hydroxy group of Citric Acid is important because it allows __________ to sequester calcium.

Citric Acid salts

Thioesters are biologically important as they participate in metabolic pathways, such as in __________.

Krebs Cycle

Glycerides are categorized as __________ which are a major class of lipids.

High molecular mass Esters

Potassium Citrate is used in embalming because it sequesters __________ .

Calcium (Ca)