Definition of Caproic acid. Meaning of Caproic acid. Synonyms of Caproic acid

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Definition of Caproic acid

Caproic acid
Capric Cap"ric, a. [L. caper goat.] (Chem.) Of or pertaining to capric acid or its derivatives. Capric acid, C9H19.CO2H, Caprylic acid, C7H15.CO2H, and Caproic acid, C5H11.CO2H, 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.

Meaning of Caproic acid from wikipedia

- Caproic acid, also known as hexanoic acid, is the carboxylic acid derived from hexane with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)4COOH. It is a colorless oily...
- Two other acids are named after goats via the Latin word capra: caproic acid (C6) and capric acid (C10). Together, these three fatty acids comprise 15%...
- Saturated fatty acids are fatty acids that make up saturated fats. List of unsaturated fatty acids Carboxylic acid List of carboxylic acids Dicarboxylic acid...
- cyclic ester) possessing a seven-membered ring. Its name is derived from caproic acid. This colorless liquid is miscible with most organic solvents and water...
- Aminocaproic acid (also known as ε-aminocaproic acid, ε-Ahx, or 6-aminohexanoic acid) is a derivative and analogue of the amino acid lysine, which makes...
- Carboxylic acids are organic acids characterized by a carboxyl (-COOH) functional group. The naming of these compounds is governed by IUPAC nomenclature...
- Methyl hexanoate is the fatty acid methyl ester of hexanoic acid (caproic acid), a colourless liquid organic compound with the chemical formula CH3−(CH2)4−COO−CH3...
- Valine Acetic acid (C2) Propionic acid (C3) Butyric acid (C4) Valeric acid (C5) Caproic acid (C6) Caprylic acid (C8) Capric acid (C10) Lauric acid (C12) Myristic...
- fats. Two other acids are named after goats: caproic acid (a C6:0 fatty acid) and caprylic acid (a C8:0 fatty acid). Along with capric acid, these total...
- (CH2)5C(O)NH. This colourless solid is a lactam (a cyclic amide) of caproic acid. Global demand for this compound is approximately five million tons per...