pentanoic acid

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pentanoic acid [ˌpɛntəˈnəʊɪk]

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a colourless liquid carboxylic acid with an unpleasant odour, used in making perfumes, flavourings, and pharmaceuticals. Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₃COOH Also called valeric acid

[from pentane]

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pentanoic acid - a clear liquid carboxylic acid used in perfumes and drugs

valeric acid

carboxylic acid - an organic acid characterized by one or more carboxyl groups

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