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| − | '''Butyric | + | '''Butyric acid''' (CH<sub>3</sub>(CH<sub>2</sub>)<sub>2</sub>COOH) is a [[fatty acid]] commonly found in rotten [[butter]], Parmesan [[cheese]], and [[vomit]]. It has an unpleasant smell which can be detected by humans in concentrations of 10 parts per million (ppm). |
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Latest revision as of 16:49, July 12, 2016
Butyric acid (CH3(CH2)2COOH) is a fatty acid commonly found in rotten butter, Parmesan cheese, and vomit. It has an unpleasant smell which can be detected by humans in concentrations of 10 parts per million (ppm).