capric acid

cap·ric acid

a crystalline fatty acid, CH(CH)COOH, occurring as a glyceride in natural fats and oils, used in making artificial fruit flavors, perfumes, etc.

Origin of capric acid

from Classical Latin caper, goat (see capriole) + -ic: named from its goatlike smell

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capric acid

noun

See decanoic acid.

Origin of capric acid

From Latin caper capr- goat (from its smell)

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Noun

(uncountable)

(organic chemistry) A fatty acid, CH₃(CH₂)₈COOH, obtained from animal fats, and used in the manufacture of perfumes and flavours.

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