Capric acid , C9H9.CO2H , Caprylic acid , C7H15.CO2H , ∧ Caproic acid , C5H11.CO2H Meaning, Definition & Usage

Definitions

1. are fatty acids occurring in small quantities in butter, cocoanut oil, etc., united with glycerin; they are colorless oils, or white crystalline solids, of an unpleasant odor like that of goats or sweat.