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Acid Halide (Noun)

Meaning

Organic compounds containing the group -COX where X is a halogen atom.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • Acid halides are highly reactive organic compounds containing the group -COX where X is a halogen atom, such as chlorine or bromine.
  • The acid halide reacted with the amine to form a new amide compound through a nucleophilic acyl substitution reaction.
  • Acid halides are commonly used as intermediates in the synthesis of various organic compounds, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
  • The acid halide was prepared by treating the carboxylic acid with thionyl chloride, a reagent commonly used to convert acids to acid halides.
  • Acid halides are highly susceptible to hydrolysis, which can result in the formation of the corresponding carboxylic acid.

Synonyms

  • Acyl Halide

Hypernyms

  • Organic Compound

Hyponyms

  • Acetyl Chloride
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