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 called: valeric acid

Origin of pentanoic acid

1
from pentane

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