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| Other names | caproic acid capronic acid |
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Hexanoic acid, also known as caproic acid, is the carboxylic acid derived from hexane with the formula C5H11COOH. It is a colorless oily liquid smelling of cheese. It is a fatty acid found naturally in various animal fats and oils.
The salts are called hexanoates or caproates.
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