A differential thermal analysis study of some organic acids. part I

The differential thermal analysis curves of 25 organic acids are presented. The acids thermally decomposed to give a series of endothermic peaks which were caused by such reactions as dehydration, decarboxylation, sublimation, decomposition, and phase transitions from the solid to the liquid state. An attempt has been made to provide information which can be employed to identify the acids by a single instrumental technique.