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pentanoic acid

/ ˌpɛntəˈnəʊɪk /

noun

  1. a colourless liquid carboxylic acid with an unpleasant odour, used in making perfumes, flavourings, and pharmaceuticals. Formula: CH 3 (CH 2 ) 3 COOH Also calledvaleric acid


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Word History and Origins

Origin of pentanoic acid1

from pentane

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