Definition of Caproic acid

1. Noun. A fatty acid found in animal oils and fats or made synthetically; smells like goats.

Exact synonyms: Hexanoic Acid
Generic synonyms: Saturated Fatty Acid

Definition of Caproic acid

1. Noun. (fatty acid) A liquid fatty acid, CH3(CH2)4COOH, obtained from animal fats, and used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and flavours. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Caproic Acid

caprine herpesvirus
caprine herpetovirus
capriole
caprioled
caprioles
caprioling
capriped
capripoxvirus
capris
caprizant
caproate
caproates
caprock
caprocks
caproic
caproic acid (current term)
caprolactam
caprolactams
caprolactone
caprolactones
capromab
capromab pendetide
caproyl
caproylate
caproyls
caprylate
caprylates
caprylic
caprylic acid
capryloyl

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