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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 calledvaleric acid
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Origin of pentanoic acid1
from pentane
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