The carbons and oxygens of the carboxylic acid functional group are red. (B) This is the structure of oleic acid, an 18-carbon unsaturated fat. The carbons of the alkene functional group ...

The functional group (-COO) is known as the ester link. The main use of esters is for flavourings and perfumes, however they can also be used in the chemicals industry as solvents.

Part of the University of Bristol's Institute of Clinical Neurosciences, the Functional Neurosurgery Research Group is focussed on developing novel techniques of direct intracranial drug delivery and ...