Chemicals and Drugs

Hydroxy Acids

Organic compounds containing both the hydroxyl and carboxyl radicals.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Organic compounds containing both the hydroxyl and carboxyl radicals.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Hydroxy Acid
  • Acid, Hydroxy
  • Acids, Hydroxy

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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History Note

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Previous Indexing

  • Carboxylic Acids (1971-1974)
  • Fatty Acids (1966-1974)

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  1. D02w.241w.511w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Hydroxy Acids. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D006880. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D006880
  2. Hydroxy Acids. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydroxycarboxylic_acid
  3. Hydroxy Acids. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10528967