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C68331Level 8

Octanoic Acid

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical

**Definition:** A saturated medium-chain fatty acid with an 8-carbon backbone. Octanoic acid is found naturally in the milk of various mammals and is a minor component of coconut oil and palm kernel oil.

**Synonyms:** - CAPRYLIC ACID - Caprylic Acid - Caprylic Acid - Fatty Acid 8:0

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