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de·canoic acid
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capric acid, decanoic acidnoun
a fatty acid found in animal oils and fats; has an unpleasant smell resembling goats
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decanoic acidnoun
capric acid
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decanoic acid
Capric acid, also known as decanoic acid or decylic acid, is a saturated fatty acid, medium-chain fatty acid (MCFA), and carboxylic acid. Its formula is CH3(CH2)8COOH. Salts and esters of decanoic acid are called caprates or decanoates. The term capric acid is derived from the Latin "caper / capra" (goat) because the sweaty, unpleasant smell of the compound is reminiscent of goats.
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decanoic acid
Decanoic acid, also known as capric acid, is a saturated fatty acid. Its formula is CH3(CH2)8COOH. It is found naturally in coconut oil and palm kernel oil as well as in the milk of various mammals. It is used as an intermediate in chemical syntheses and in producing esters for perfumes. It also plays a role in the biosynthesis of lipids and fats.
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Decanoic acid
Decanoic acid, or capric acid, is a saturated fatty acid. Its formula is CH3(CH2)8COOH. Salts and esters of decanoic acid are called decanoates or "caprates". The term capric acid arises from the Latin "capric" which pertains to goats due to their olfactory similarities. Capric acid occurs naturally in coconut oil and palm kernel oil, otherwise it is uncommon in typical seed oils. It is found in the milk of various mammals and to a lesser extent in other animal fats. Two other acids are named after goats: caproic and caprylic. Along with decanoic acid, these total 15% in goat milk fat.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of decanoic acid in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of decanoic acid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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