Saturated fatty acids have the general chemical formula H3C-(CH2)n-COOH, where 'n' is an integer greater than or equal to 2. Each saturated fatty acid has two names: a common name often referencing its origin (like caproic acid from goat's milk, derived from the Latin "capra") and a systematic name based on its structure (number of carbons, unsaturations, etc.). Additionally, there's a common nomenclature in physiology and biochemistry using the number of carbon atoms and unsaturations (e.g., Cxx0, where 'x' indicates carbon atoms and '0' signifies zero double bonds, meaning the fatty acid is saturated).