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In the Classroom
Amino Acids, Aromatic Compounds, and Carboxylic Acids: How Did They Get Their Common Names?
Sam H. Leung
Department of Chemistry, Washburn University, Topeka, KS 66621

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January 2000
Vol. 77 No. 1
p. 48

Abstract
This article provides a brief survey of the origins of the common names of some amino acids, aromatic compounds, and carboxylic acids.

See Letter re: this article.

More Information
*  Citation
Leung, Sam H. J. Chem. Educ. 2000 77 48.
*  Keywords
Organic Chemistry; Teaching / Learning Aids; Amino Acids; Aromaticity / Aromatics; Nomenclature / Units / Symbols
*  History
Created:
Last Updated:
December 9, 1999
April 15, 2005
Link to Letter added (April 2004).
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