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'''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). | '''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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Revision as of 07:16, March 26, 2008
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).