oxopropanoic

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From oxo- +‎ propanoic, where "oxo-" indicates the presence of a carbonyl group and "propanoic" refers to the three-carbon chain.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌɒksəʊˈpræpənəʊɪk/

Adjective[edit]

oxopropanoic (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to a compound containing a ketone group attached to a three-carbon chain with a carboxylic acid functional group.
    Synonym: ketopropanoic
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