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Oxybutyric Acid

Definition: Oxybutyric acid is a chemical compound with the formula C4H8O3, primarily used in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical applications.

Senses

Sense 1: A colorless liquid with a slightly fruity odor, used as an intermediate in the production of medicines.

Example sentence: The pharmaceutical company synthesized oxybutyric acid to develop a new drug for treating neurological disorders.

Sense 2: Also known as α-ketobutyric acid, it is an organic acid produced as an intermediate during glucose metabolism.

Example sentence: High levels of oxybutyric acid in the urine can indicate a metabolic disorder.

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