caprylic acid

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Etymology

By surface analysis, capr- +‎ -yl +‎ -ic and acid.

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caprylic acid (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) A fatty acid, CH3(CH2)6COOH, obtained from butter and other animal fats, and used in the manufacture of perfumes and flavours.

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