pentanoic acid
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pentanoic acid
(ˌpɛntəˈnəʊɪk)n
(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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Noun | 1. | pentanoic acid - a clear liquid carboxylic acid used in perfumes and drugs carboxylic acid - an organic acid characterized by one or more carboxyl groups |
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