butyric acid

English - Turkish

Definition of butyric acid in English Turkish dictionary

butirik asit

bütirik asit

Related Terms

butyric acid fermentation

butirik asit fermantasyonu

English - English

Definition of butyric acid in English English dictionary

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

Either of the two isomeric carboxylic acids, normal butyric acid and isobutyric acid, with the chemical formula C3H7COOH, occurring in animal milk fat

Either of two colorless isomeric acids, CCOOH, occurring in animal milk fats and used in disinfectants, emulsifying agents, and pharmaceuticals. Also called butanoic acid

an unpleasant smelling fatty acid found especially in butter

Related Terms

butyric acids

plural form of butyric acid

Hyphenation

bu·tyr·ic ac·id

Synonyms

butanoic acid

Etymology

() From Greek βούτυρος meaning "butter", from which it can be isolated