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bu·tanoic acid
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Princeton's WordNet
butyric acid, butanoic acidnoun
an unpleasant smelling fatty acid found especially in butter
Wiktionary
butanoic acidnoun
The chemical compound with the formula CH(CH)COOH, a short chain fatty acid; its glyceride is one of the principle components of the flavour of butter.
Etymology: butane + -oic acid
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butanoic acid
Butyric acid (; from Ancient Greek: βούτῡρον, meaning "butter"), also known under the systematic name butanoic acid, is a straight-chain alkyl carboxylic acid with the chemical formula CH3CH2CH2CO2H. It is an oily, colorless liquid with an unpleasant odor. Isobutyric acid (2-methylpropanoic acid) is an isomer. Salts and esters of butyric acid are known as butyrates or butanoates. The acid does not occur widely in nature, but its esters are widespread. It is a common industrial chemical and an important component in the mammalian gut.
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butanoic acid
Butanoic acid, also known as butyric acid, is a carboxylic acid found in rancid butter, parmesan cheese, and vomit, and has an unpleasant odor and acrid taste. Its molecular formula is C4H8O2 and it is an important component of many chemical and biological processes. It contains four carbon atoms, hence the prefix 'buta'. It is considered a medium-chain fatty acid and its primary use is in the production of various butanoate esters.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of butanoic acid in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of butanoic acid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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