butanoic acid

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

butane + -oic acid

Noun[edit]

butanoic acid (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) The chemical compound with the formula CH3(CH2)2COOH, a short chain fatty acid; its glyceride is one of the principle components of the flavor of butter.

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