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Acids, Carbocyclic

	Benzoic Acids - Acids, salts, and derivatives of BENZOIC ACID.
	Cinnamates
	Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids
	Mandelic Acids - Analogs or derivatives of mandelic acid (alpha-hydroxybenzeneacetic acid).
	Phenylacetates
	Phenylbutyrates
	Phenylpropionates
	Phenylpyruvic Acids - A group of compounds that are derivatives of phenylpyruvic acid which has the general formula C6H5CH2COCOOH, and is a metabolite of phenylalanine. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
	Phthalic Acids - A group of compounds that has the general structure of a dicarboxylic acid-substituted benzene ring. The ortho-isomer is used in dye manufacture. (Dorland, 28th ed)

Acids, Carbocyclic Medical Definitions and Terms