Cyclic acid anhydrides

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002814",
  "term": "Cyclic acid anhydrides",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Organic compounds formed by the intramolecular dehydration of a dicarboxylic acid, resulting in a cyclic structure containing the -C(O)-O-C(O)- functional group. These compounds are highly reactive acylating agents and are commonly used in organic synthesis. Phthalic anhydride is a well-known example of a cyclic acid anhydride.",
  "synonyms": [
    "cyclic anhydrides"
  ],
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "acid anhydrides",
    "thioanhydrides"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1329 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cyclic-acid-anhydrides/"
}