capric acid is a ten-carbon fatty acid, one of the similar fatty acids that animal fats, milk, and some vegetable oils (such as palm and coconut oil) naturally contain in small amounts. kind.
refined form of capric acid can be white crystals, transparent colorless or light yellow liquid. both forms have an unpleasant odor. insoluble in water, soluble in most organic solvents and dilute nitric acid, melting point 31.5℃, boiling point 270℃, relative density 0.8858, refractive index 1.4169.
although called decanoic acid, it is used in commercial foods in the form of an antibacterial drug. in addition, it is used in the manufacture of cellulose products, dyes, fragrances, greases, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, professional soaps and synthetic rubber, etc. it is important to note that although decanoic acid is a safe substance, caution should be exercised when using the refined form of decanoic acid. long-term exposure to this substance may cause skin irritation and itchy eyes. inhalation of vapor or steam into the lungs may also cause lung discomfort, causing symptoms including coughing or difficulty breathing.
