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2-Butynoic acid is a short-chain carboxylic acid, described by the formula CH3CH≡CHCO2H. It is more commonly known as tetrolic acid.

Production
2-Butynoic acid is manufactured on multi kilo scale by treatment of propyne with a strong base, followed by carbon dioxide.

Properties
The compound is a white crystalline solid.