Butyric Acid

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

Also Known As:

Butanoic Acid; Butyric Acid Magnesium Salt; Butyric Acid, Sodium Salt; Magnesium Butyrate; Magnesium Dibutyrate; Sodium Butyrate; Acid, Butanoic; Acid, Butyric; Butyrate, Magnesium; Butyrate, Sodium; Dibutyrate, Magnesium

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Histamine Antagonists

Organic Chemicals: 140
- Carboxylic Acids: 986
  - Acyclic Acids
    - Butyrates: 2742
      - Butyric Acid: 2196
Lipids: 118169
- Fatty Acids: 28212
  - Volatile Fatty Acids: 3325
    - Butyrates: 2742
      - Butyric Acid: 2196

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