Global Capric Acid Market 2016 - P&G Chemicals, Chemical Associates, Kao Group, VVF
Global Decanoic acid (capric acid) market is a saturated fatty acid. Its formula is CH3(CH2)8COOH. Salts and esters of decanoic acid are called decanoates or "caprates". The term capric acid is derived from the Latin "caper / capra" (goat) because the sweaty, unpleasant smell of the compound is reminiscent of goats.
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