This document provides an overview of carboxylic acids including their nomenclature and methods of preparation. It discusses key points about carboxylic acids such as their structure containing a carboxyl group of a carbonyl and hydroxyl. Common nomenclature rules for monocarboxylic acids in IUPAC system are outlined. Several general methods for preparing carboxylic acids are described including oxidation of primary alcohols, aldehydes, alkyl benzenes, nitriles, amides and using Grignard reagents. Examples of reactions are shown.