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| Physical Characters and Index |
English name: Decanoic acid, mixed diesters with octanoic acid and propylene glycol
CAS no. : 51-68583-7
Molecular formula: C21H44O6
Molecular weight: 392.58
EINECS no. : 271-516-3 |
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| Use and description |
| Capric acid, also known as decanoic acid or decylic acid, is a saturated fatty acid, medium-chain fatty acid, and carboxylic acid. Its formula is CH₈COOH. Salts and esters of decanoic acid are called caprates or decanoates. The term capric acid is derived from the Latin "caper / capra" because the sweaty, unpleasant smell of the compound is reminiscent of goats. |
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