Definition of caprylic acid in English:
caprylic acid
nounkaˈprɪlɪkkəˌprilik ˈasəd
mass nounChemistry A liquid fatty acid present in butter and other fats.
Chemical formula: CH₃(CH₂)₆COOH
Example sentencesExamples
- Some researchers believe that one of the most potent non-drug or natural yeast-fighting substances is caprylic acid, a medium-chain fatty acid derived from coconut oil.
- Undecylenic acid has been shown to be approximately six times more effective as an antifungal than caprylic acid, and is effective in maintaining a healthy balance of intestinal and vaginal flora.
- After the medication came high doses of vitamins and minerals, ‘healthy’ bacterial flora such as lactobacillus and nondairy acidophilus, caprylic acid, and herbs such as grapefruit seed extract and paud'arco.
- Placebo consisted of 60-percent caprylic acid and 40-percent capric acid.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Latin caper, capr-, 'goat' + -yl + -ic.