caprylic acid

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What does caprylic acid mean?

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

Where does caprylic acid come from?

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

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