Hendecatoic

/ˌhɛndɛkəˈtoʊɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or describing an organic acid or compound derived from an eleven-carbon structure.

Etymology

From Greek 'hendeca-' (eleven) plus '-toic' (relating to organic acids, from Greek 'toicos'). Used in chemistry to describe fatty acids and derivatives.

Kelly Says

Hendecatoic acid is found in some plant oils and fats, but it's so obscure that even many chemists have never isolated or studied it—it exists more as a theoretical compound than a practical one.

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