What is "capric acid"

Rutic \Ru"tic\ (r[udd]"t[i^]k), a. [Cf. Rutaceous.] (Chem.) Pertaining to, or obtained from, rue ( Ruta); as, rutic acid, now commonly called capric acid.

n. (context fatty acid English) A fatty acid, CH₃(CH₂)₈COOH, obtained from animal fats, and used in the manufacture of perfumes and flavours.

n. a fatty acid found in animal oils and fats; has an unpleasant smell resembling goats [syn: decanoic acid]