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

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capric acid

Source Word

capric acid

Noun

uncountable

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

Japanese Meaning

動物性脂肪から得られる脂肪酸の一種で、分子式 CH₃(CH₂)₈COOH を持ち、香水や香料の製造などに利用される。

The chemist extracted capric acid from goat fat to synthesize a floral perfume component.

化学者はヤギの脂肪からカプリン酸を抽出して花の香りの香水成分を合成した。

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