phenylbutanoic acid

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noun
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  • (organic compound) Any of several phenyl derivatives of butanoic acid, but especially 4-phenylbutanoic acid, many of whose derivatives have biochemical activity

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Compound from English phenyl + English butanoic acid.

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butanoic acid

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