octoic acid

noun

oc·​to·​ic acid

äkˈtōik-

: any of the monocarboxylic acids C₇H₁₅COOH derived from the octanes: such as

a

: caprylic acid

b

: ethylhexoic acid

Word History

Etymology

octoic from octane + -oic

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