Decanoic Acid (Noun)
Meaning
A fatty acid found in animal oils and fats; has an unpleasant smell resembling goats.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Decanoic acid is a specific type of fatty acid found in animal oils and fats known for its unpleasant and distinctive smell.
- The strong smell of decanoic acid has been compared to that of body odor, sweaty gym socks, or even goats experiencing heat stress.
- It is worth noting that there is also a condition called Isovaleric academia and also Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency and this contains the Isovaleryl-CoA and also contains another item called decanoic acid.
- Due to its ten-carbon chain decanoic acid falls in the medium category for fatty acids in most contexts.
- Goat's milk contains a relatively high percentage of medium-chain fatty acids, including decanoic acid, a key contributor to its unique flavor and smell.