caproic acid

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Noun

caproic acid (uncountable)

1. (fatty acid) A liquid fatty acid, CH₃(CH₂)₄COOH, obtained from animal fats, and used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and flavours.

Synonyms

• hexanoic acid

Translations

• German: Capronsäure
• Russian: капро́новая кислота́

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