[Bite Chemical] Basic physical properties and uses of decanoic acid

decanoic acid is also known as caprylic acid, n-decanoic acid and decanoic acid. it is a by-product of the hydrolysis of laurel oil, coconut oil or litsea cubeba oil to produce lauric acid. decanoic acid is a white crystal with an unpleasant odor. it is insoluble in water and soluble in dilute nitric acid and…