Carboxylic acid - organic biosoedineniya that in the structure of their molecules contain one or more carboxyl groups.The class of carboxylic acids combines a great number of organic compounds which contain in their structure.In addition to these groups, the molecules of carboxylic acids may contain other functional groups that determine properties which are not characteristic of compounds with only carboxyl groups.
monobasic saturated carboxylic acid - derivatives of alkanes in the molecule, a hydrogen atom is substituted with COOH.Such compounds are sometimes referred to as fatty acid amides, or fatty, number, since some of these products isolated from the hydrolysis of fats.
carboxylic acids in nature are in free (eg formic - in insect secretions, urine and sweat of animals, nettles, some fruits and vegetables) and connected (for example, higher fatty acid as triatsilgitserolov) states.Higher fatty acid obtained by hydrolysis of neutral fats and oils.Most organic acids are prepared by methods of organic synthesis.
isobutyric acid is produced during the oxidation of isobutyl alcohol.For the oxidation of isobutanol used alkaline solution of potassium permanganate.Under laboratory conditions, said acid can also be obtained by the oxidation of isobutyraldehyde.Under natural conditions, it is contained in the oil arnica and roots.The acid is used in the manufacture of perfumes, plasticizers for the production of varnishes, emulsifiers.
first homology (formic acid, acetate, propionic and butyric acid) monobasic saturated carboxylic acids have a pungent smell, well mixed with H2O in different proportions.The following three representatives - acid with an unpleasant smell, all the rest - solids.
Butyric acid - liquid with a pungent unpleasant odor, boils at 163.5 C. It is found in a free state (sweat) and as esters (glycerides butter).
Butyric acid: formula - S3N7SOON
Since said compound has in its structure a carboxy group, it refers to a saturated monohydric fatty acids.Butyric acid is produced as a result of oil-acid fermentation of carbohydrates in the industry - the oxidation of n-butane or butyraldehyde.This acid is used in the production of aromatic substances, synthesis of medicines, the production of plasticizers, cellulose and so atsetilbutirata
low molecular weight acids can also form during bacterial synthesis in the large intestine.One of the most important low molecular weight acids which are synthesized in the intestine is oleic acid.Scientifically proven correlation between the deficit and the low molecular weight acids and the incidence of acute bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, cancer).Butyric acid - the main energy material for epithelial cells, it supports intestinal homeostasis.The acid exhibits anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic effect, affects the appetite, prevents the development of oxidative stress.
to treat certain diseases, doctors use this acid for therapeutic purposes.Said acid is initially introduced into the body rectally when administered orally because it quickly gidrolizirovyvalas stomach.The therapeutic effect in this case was negligible.Foreign experts have developed a new dosage form of bioactive substances for oral consumption.The structure was part of the preparation of sodium butyrate and the polymer shell.However, the drug showed a low efficiency.The best therapeutic effect was obtained with preparations which include calcium and prebiotic butyrate (means "Zakofalk").
