List the carboxylic acid common names

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Here are some common names for carboxylic acids:

  • Formic acid: (1 carbon) - From Latin formica (ant), as it was first isolated from ants.
  • Acetic acid: (2 carbons) - From Latin acetum (vinegar).
  • Propionic acid: (3 carbons) - From Greek protos (first) and pion (fat), referring to its fatty acid properties.
  • Butyric acid: (4 carbons) - From Latin butyrum (butter), as it's found in butter.
  • Valeric acid: (5 carbons) - From Latin valere (to be strong), as it has a strong odor.
  • Caproic acid: (6 carbons) - From Latin caper (goat), due to its strong, unpleasant odor.
  • Caprylic acid: (8 carbons) - From Latin capella (little goat), also due to its odor.
  • Capric acid: (10 carbons) - From Latin caper (goat), also due to its odor.
  • Lauric acid: (12 carbons) - Found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil.
  • Myristic acid: (14 carbons) - Found in nutmeg.
  • Palmitic acid: (16 carbons) - A very common saturated fatty acid, found in palm oil.
  • Stearic acid: (18 carbons) - Another common saturated fatty acid, found in animal fats and vegetable oils.
  • Oleic acid: (18 carbons, unsaturated) - A common unsaturated fatty acid, found in olive oil.
  • Benzoic acid: (A benzene ring with a carboxylic acid group) - Named after benzoin, a resin.
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