Butanoic acid

noun

Definitions

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

Synonyms

butyric acid butanoate isobutyric acid acetoin butanone butenoic acid butyrin butadienoic acid butanoyl butyrate butanal benzoic acid

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