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Capric Acid

Basic Information

PropertyValue
Chemical NameCapric Acid
IUPAC NameDecanoic Acid
Chemical FormulaC₁₀H₂₀O₂
Molecular Weight172.27 g/mol
CAS Number334-48-5
IndustryMajor ApplicationsPurpose
Food & BeverageFood additives, flavor ingredients, medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil productionNutritional ingredient, energy source, food processing
PharmaceuticalsDrug formulations, excipients, API intermediates, antimicrobial formulationsExcipient, solubilizer, and intermediate for pharmaceutical products
NutraceuticalsMCT oil, ketogenic diet products, sports nutrition supplementsRapid energy source and metabolic support
Personal Care & CosmeticsSkin creams, lotions, shampoos, soaps, deodorants, emulsifiersEmollient, emulsifier, cleansing agent, and texture enhancer
Chemical ManufacturingEsters, surfactants, lubricants, plasticizers, corrosion inhibitorsRaw material for specialty chemicals
Animal NutritionFeed additives for poultry, swine, aquaculture, pet foodSupports gut health and feed efficiency; energy source
AgricultureAgrochemical formulations, adjuvantsCarrier and formulation ingredient
Textile IndustryTextile auxiliaries, softening agentsLubrication and finishing processes
Industrial LubricantsSynthetic ester lubricants, metalworking fluidsHigh-performance lubricant base material
Polymer & Plastic IndustryPlastic additives, stabilizers, processing aidsImproves processing and material performance