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General information of medium chain fatty acids
| Medium chain fatty acid | Number of carbons | Molecular formula | Structural formula | Systematic name | Molecular weight (g/mol) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caproic acid | C6:0 | C6H12O2 | CH3(CH2)4COOH | Hexanoic acid | 116.15 |
| Caprylic acid | C8:0 | C8H16O2 | CH3(CH2)6COOH | Octanoic acid | 144.21 |
| Capric acid | C10:0 | C10H20O2 | CH3(CH2)8COOH | Decanoic acid | 172.26 |
| Lauric acid | C12:0 | C12H24O2 | CH3(CH2)10COOH | Dodecanoic acid | 200.31 |
