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What Fatty Acid Has a 10 Carbon Chain? It's Capric Acid (Decanoic Acid)

Jan 5, 2026 •

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According to the National Institutes of Health, medium-chain fatty acids are metabolized differently than longer-chain versions. The fatty acid that has a 10 carbon chain is known as capric acid, or decanoic acid, and it is a key component of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs).