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COOH is the chemical formula for carboxylic acid, a class of organic compounds that contain a carboxyl group (-COOH). This group is made up of a carbonyl group (C=O) and a hydroxyl group (-OH), and is responsible for the acidic properties of carboxylic acids. These compounds occur naturally in many foods and plants and are used in various industrial applications, such as the production of pharmaceuticals, polymers, and food additives.*