pentanoic acid
/ (ˌpɛntəˈnəʊɪk) /
noun
a colourless liquid carboxylic acid with an unpleasant odour, used in making perfumes, flavourings, and pharmaceuticals. Formula: CH 3 (CH 2) 3 COOH: Also called: valeric acid
Origin of pentanoic acid
1from pentane
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