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Definition of Butanoic acid
1. Noun. An unpleasant smelling fatty acid found especially in butter.
Exact synonyms: Butyric Acid
Generic synonyms: Saturated Fatty Acid
Specialized synonyms: Hydroxybutyric Acid, Oxybutyric Acid
Generic synonyms: Saturated Fatty Acid
Specialized synonyms: Hydroxybutyric Acid, Oxybutyric Acid
Medical Definition of Butanoic acid
1. Systematic name for normal n-butyric acid. (05 Mar 2000)