Table 2.
Percentage of the Major Fatty Acids in LCT Oil, MCT Oil, and 2-Monododecanoin
| Fatty Acids | LCT Oil | MCT Oil | 2-mono |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:0 | — | 67 | — |
| 10:0 | — | 23 | — |
| 12:0 | — | — | 100 |
| 16:0 | 6 | — | — |
| 18:0 | 4 | — | — |
| 18:1 | 24 | — | — |
| 18:2 | 65 | — | — |
| Unknown | 1 | — | — |
Information was provided by the manufacturers: LCT oil from Sunfresh Inc (West Seneca, New York), MCT oil from Mead Johnson (Evansville, Indiana), and 2-monododecanoin from Stepan Company (Northfield, Illinois). LCT, long-chain triglycerides; MCT, medium-chain triglycerides; 2-mono, 2-mondodecanoin.