HEXANOIC ACID
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Hexanoic Acid.
Hexanoic Acid - as a noun
A fatty acid found in animal oils and fats or made synthetically; smells like goats
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caproic acidExample Sentences
"The compound hexanoic acid is commonly used as a flavoring agent."
"The pungent smell of body odor is partially due to the presence of hexanoic acid."
"One example of a food that contains hexanoic acid is Swiss cheese."
"The main source of hexanoic acid is the hydrolysis of triglycerides."
"In industry, hexanoic acid is commonly used as a precursor for various chemical reactions."
