ArCOOH
ArCOOH refers to aryl carboxylic acids, a class of compounds in which a carboxyl group (CO2H) is directly attached to an aromatic ring. The Ar denotes an aryl group, most commonly a phenyl ring, with benzoic acid (C6H5CO2H) being the simplest and most widely studied example.
The carboxyl group in ArCOOH is highly characteristic, giving the molecule acidic properties. In water, benzoic
Common reactions of aryl carboxylic acids include esterification to form aryl esters (ArCOOR) and conversion to
Notable members and applications include benzoic acid and its derivatives, salicylic acid (2-hydroxybenzoic acid), p-hydroxybenzoic acid,