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What are the characteristics of organic acids?

Posted May 24, 2024


Answer

Characteristics of Organic Acids:

  • Are derived from organic, biological sources
  • Essentially contain a carbon atom in their structure
  • Are typically weak acids
  • May be weakly corrosive in nature or completely non-corrosive
  • Are insoluble in water
  • Have a slightly higher pH value compared to mineral acids, which is indicative of their weaker acidic nature
  • Ionize only partially in solution
Additional resources

The production of organic acids

Intracellular pH

Weak Acid pH Calculator