hexanoic acid (redirected from Capronic acid)

hexanoic acid [ˌhɛksəˈnəʊɪk]

n

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) an insoluble oily carboxylic acid found in coconut and palm oils and in milk. Formula: C₅H₁₁COOH

[from hexane + -oic]

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hexanoic acid - a fatty acid found in animal oils and fats or made synthetically; smells like goats caproic acid saturated fatty acid - a fatty acid whose carbon chain cannot absorb any more hydrogen atoms; found chiefly in animal fats