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Karnataka Board PUCPUC Science 2nd PUC Class 12

Uses of Carboxylic Acids

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CBSE: Class 12

Key Points: Uses of Carboxylic Acids

  1. Methanoic acid (Formic acid): Leather tanning, dyeing and finishing in textiles.
  2. Ethanoic acid (Acetic acid): Manufacturing of rayon and plastic; used as vinegar in cooking.
  3. Benzoic acid: Used as a food preservative and in perfumery.
  4. Salicylic acid: Used in the preparation of Aspirin (analgesic/antipyretic), Salol, and Oil of Wintergreen (methyl salicylate).
  • Aspirin = acetylsalicylic acid; anti-pyretic and pain killer.
  • Methyl salicylate = Oil of wintergreen (from methanol + salicylic acid).
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