capric acid

== English == === Etymology === From capr- +‎ -ic and acid. === 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 decoic acid rutic acid (obsolete) rutinic acid (obsolete) ==== Related terms ==== caprate ==== Translations ==== === See also === caproic acid caprylic acid