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: 140
- Hydrocarbons: 1726
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 96
    - Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 295
      - Benzene Derivatives: 17
        Phenols: 702
        Humic Substances: 126
- Carboxylic Acids: 986
  - Humic Substances: 126
Complex Mixtures: 1947
- Soil: 1225
  - Humic Substances: 126

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