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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 CH?COOH. 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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