capricacid

capricacid
cap·ric acid (kăpʹrĭk) n.
A fatty acid, CH3(CH2)8COOH, obtained from animal fats and oils and used in the manufacture of perfumes and fruit flavors. Also called decanoic acid.
  [From Latin caper, capr-, goat (from its smell).]

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Universalium. 2010.

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