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Definition of Caprylic acid
1. Noun. A fatty acid having a rancid taste; found in butter and other fats and oils.
Generic synonyms: Saturated Fatty Acid
Medical Definition of Caprylic acid
1. CH3(CH2)6COOH;a fatty acid found among the hydrolysis products of fat in butter, coconut oil, and other substances. Synonym: octanoic acid. (05 Mar 2000)