Humic Substances

Organic matter in a state of advanced decay, after passing through the stages of COMPOST and PEAT and before becoming lignite (COAL). It is composed of a heterogenous mixture of compounds including phenolic radicals and acids that polymerize and are not easily separated nor analyzed. (E.A. Ghabbour & G. Davies, eds. Humic Substances, 2001).

Also Known As:

Sodium Huminate; Acid, Humic; Acids, Humic; Huminate, Sodium; Substance, Humic; Substances, Humic; Humic Acid; Humic Acids; Humic Substance

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Chelating Agents

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 97
    - Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 291
      - Benzene Derivatives: 17
        Phenols: 677
        Humic Substances: 125
- Carboxylic Acids: 973
  - Humic Substances: 125
Complex Mixtures: 1906
- Soil: 1192
  - Humic Substances: 125

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