caprylic acid

noun

1. an oily organic acid, C 8 H 16 O 2 , with an unpleasant odor found as a glyceride in goat and other animal fats, and used in perfumes and dyes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of caprylic acid¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

How many of these purported brain boosters have you already tried — Ginkgo biloba, coenzyme Q10, huperzine A, caprylic acid and coconut oil, coral calcium, among others?

From New York Times

Coconut oil contains caprylic acid, a natural candida fighter that can penetrate the cell membranes of yeast and cause them to die off.

From US News

It contains caprylic acid, which has anti-microbial properties that are proven to kill yeasts and candida.

From US News

To kill off an existing candida overgrowth, he uses prescription medications, such as fluconazole, an antifungal, and natural remedies such as castor bean oil extract and caprylic acid.

From Seattle Times

Coconut oil contains caprylic acid, a natural candida fighter that can penetrate the cell membranes of yeast and cause them to die off.

From US News