decanoic acid

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dec·a·no·ic acid (d

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See capric acid.

decanoic acid [ˌdɛkəˈnəʊɪk]

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a white crystalline insoluble carboxylic acid with an unpleasant odour, used in perfumes and for making fruit flavours. Formula: C₉H₁₉COOH Also called capric acid

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decanoic acid - a fatty acid found in animal oils and fats; has an unpleasant smell resembling goats

capric acid

saturated fatty acid - a fatty acid whose carbon chain cannot absorb any more hydrogen atoms; found chiefly in animal fats

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