What is "caproic acid"

Capric \Cap"ric\, a. [L. caper goat.] (Chem.) Of or pertaining to capric acid or its derivatives. Capric acid (also called decanoic acid), C9H19.CO.OH, Caprylic acid (also called octanoic acid), C7H15.CO2.H, and Caproic acid (also called hexanoic acid), C5H1

1. CO

2. H, 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. [1913 Webster] ||

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

n. a fatty acid found in animal oils and fats or made synthetically; smells like goats [syn: hexanoic acid]