butyric acid

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Noun

butyric acid (plural butyric acids)

1. (organic compound) Either of the two isomeric carboxylic acids, normal butyric acid and isobutyric acid, with the chemical formula C₃H₇COOH, occurring in animal milk fat.
2. (fatty acid) Solely the straight chain isomer of the above, normal butyric acid or n-butyric acid, CH₃(CH₂)₂COOH, a short chain fatty acid; its glyceride is one of the principle components of the flavour of butter.

Synonyms

• butanoic acid

Translations

• French: acide butyrique
• German: Buttersäure
• Italian: acido butirrico
• Russian: ма́сляная кислота́

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