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Butyric Acid

MESHD020148

A four carbon acid, CH3CH2CH2COOH, with an unpleasant odor that occurs in butter and animal fat as the glycerol ester.

Synonyms

  • Acid, Butyric
  • Butanoic Acid
  • Acid, Butanoic
  • Sodium Butyrate
  • Butyrate, Sodium
  • Butyric Acid, Sodium Salt
  • Butyric Acid Magnesium Salt
  • Magnesium Butyrate
  • Butyrate, Magnesium
  • Magnesium Dibutyrate
  • Dibutyrate, Magnesium

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:25:36.043Z