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Pelargonic acid
CH3(CH2)7CO2H A colourless or yellowish oil, boiling at 254_C; soluble in ether and alcohol, insoluble in water; used as a chemical intermediate and flotation agent, in lacquers, pharmaceuticals, synthetic flavours and aromas, and plastics.
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- Category: Organic chemistry
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