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peracid
(redirected from Peroxy acid)

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per·ac·id  (pûrsd)
n.
1. Any of various acids containing the peroxy group.
2. An inorganic acid, such as perchloric acid, containing the largest proportion of oxygen in a series of related acids.

peracid [pɜːrˈæsɪd]
n
1. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) an acid, such as perchloric acid, in which the element forming the acid radical exhibits its highest valency
2. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) (not in technical usage) an acid, such as persulphuric acid, that contains the -OOH group Recommended names per'oxo acid per'oxy acid
peracidity  [ˌpɛrəˈsɪdɪtɪ] n


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These oils can be functionalized by hydroxylation of the carbon-carbon double bonds with a peroxy acid and/or by alcoholysis with a triol like glycerol or triethanolamine to reach a hydroxyl value useful for elastomeric or rigid polyurethane production (3-5).
Chemical properties related to the carboxyl group: Introduction; Hydrolysis; Esterification; Acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and ketene dimers; Peroxy acids and esters; Long-chain alcohols; Acetals/ketlas and orthoesters; Nitrogen-containing compounds; Sulfonation and other reactions at the a-position; Barton reaction.
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