Also known as: AA.
AA has various meanings in the Chemistry category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of AA in Chemistry.
Compound containing both an amino and a carboxylic acid group.The NH2 group. For more information see Amino Acids.
ChemistryAmino acids are biologically important organic compounds composed of amine (-NH2) and carboxylic acid (-COOH) functional groups, along with a side-chain specific to each amino acid. The key elements of an amino acid are carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen, though other elements are found in the side-chains of certain amino acids.
ChemistryArachidonic acid is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid. It is the counterpart to the saturated arachidic acid found in peanut oil.
ChemistryOops, I should have used the systematic name, ethanal! This is a good example of a case where the IUPAC system may be logical, but can easily engender no end of confusion.
ChemistryAcetate ion (CH3COO-,C2H3O2 -) an ion formed by removing the acidic hydrogen from acetic acid or a fiber made from cellulose acetate.
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