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What is the old name for ethanoic acid?

Updated: 11/20/2023
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14y ago

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Acetic Acid.

Here are some more older names for various carboxylic(fatty) acids.

Formic Acid (Methanoic Acid)

Propanoic acid remains unchanged. As does Butanoic Acid

However,

Valeric Acid ( Pentanoic Acid)

Try Stearic Acid. (CH3(CH2)16COOH).

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acetic acid :)

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The formula is CH3COOH

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acetic acid

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