Tag: Fatty acid properties

Derived primarily from coconut and palm kernel oils, a C10 saturated fatty acid is more commonly known as capric acid or decanoic acid. This medium-chain fatty acid has a distinct chemical structure and is utilized in various industrial, pharmaceutical, and dietary applications.

Did you know the 'saturated' in a saturated fatty acid chain refers to the maximum number of hydrogen atoms bonded to each carbon, distinguishing it from other fat molecules? These simple, linear hydrocarbon chains are the foundation for its distinct physical and chemical characteristics, making them integral to our understanding of lipids.