Capronic

/kəˈprɑnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or containing a chemical compound with a six-carbon chain, also called hexanoic acid.

Etymology

From Latin 'caper' (goat) combined with the chemistry suffix '-ic', describing properties of compounds historically found in goat fat.

Kelly Says

Capronic acid is one of the shorter fatty acids, and it actually smells pretty rank—think sweaty gym socks—which makes sense since it's found in goat sweat and cheese!

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