capric acid
English
Noun
capric acid (uncountable)
- (organic chemistry) A fatty acid, CH3(CH2)8COOH, obtained from animal fats, and used in the manufacture of perfumes and flavours.
Synonyms
- decanoic acid
- rutic acid (obsolete)
- rutinic acid (obsolete)
Related terms
- caprate
Translations
fatty acid
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See also
- caproic acid
- caprylic acid