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

pentanoic acid - a clear liquid carboxylic acid used in perfumes and drugsvaleric acidcarboxylic acid - an organic acid characterized by one or more carboxyl groups

EncyclopediaSeevaleric acid

pentanoic acid

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Synonyms for pentanoic acid

noun a clear liquid carboxylic acid used in perfumes and drugs

Synonyms

valeric acid

Related Words

carboxylic acid

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