Ever wondered what gives vomit and rancid butter that unforgettable smell? It’s a compound called butyric acid, and its chemistry is as fascinating as it is foul. In this video, we break down what it ...

Butter is delicious, and vomit, obviously, not so much. Would you be surprised to find out that the same chemical is present ...

Nice title, right? But it's fairly accurate. One of the "hot" dietary supplements is called sodium butyrate. Sounds OK, unless you know that it's a form of butyric acid, the primary odor of vomit. You ...