pentanoic acid
/ˌpɛntəˈnəʊɪk
/noun [mass noun] Chemistry
A colourless liquid fatty acid present in various plant oils, used in making perfumes.
- Chemical formula: CH3(CH2)3COOH.
Origin
1920s: pentanoic from pentane.
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