+A **carboxylic acid** is an [organic compound](/wiki/organic_compound) characterized by its carboxyl group (-COOH). This distinctive functional group imparts a mild acidic nature, making these compounds essential weak [acid](/wiki/acid) building blocks in nature and chemical synthesis.
+## See also
+- [Functional Group](/wiki/functional_group)
+- [Ester](/wiki/ester)
+- [Alcohol](/wiki/alcohol)
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