licanic acid

\\lə̇ˈ]kanik-, (ˈ)lī|]\ noun

Etymology: New Latin Licania + English -ic

: a crystalline unsaturated keto acid C₄H₉(CH . CH)₃(CH₂)₄COCH₂CH₂COOH that in the form of the glyceride is the chief component of oiticica oil and that may be hydrogenated to stearic acid