Butyric Acid

Synonyms

Acid, Butanoic

Acid, Butyric

Butanoic Acid

Butyrate, Magnesium

Butyrate, Sodium

Butyric Acid Magnesium Salt

Butyric Acid, Sodium Salt

Dibutyrate, Magnesium

Magnesium Butyrate

Magnesium Dibutyrate

Sodium Butyrate

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