# phenylbutanoic acid

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Any of several phenyl derivatives of butanoic acid, but especially 4-phenylbutanoic acid, many of whose derivatives have biochemical activity

## Etymology
From phenyl + butanoic acid.

## Source
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