Oils derived from coconuts or palm fruit contain a variety of fatty acids and triglycerides. To isolate a particular fatty acid or triglyceride, coconut and palm oil producers—some of the largest of whom are based in tropical regions such as the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia—first extract unrefined oil from the meat of coconuts and the... Read more »
Capric acid (C10) is a naturally occurring fatty acids in coconut oil and palm kernel oil. It is used as a chemical intermediate in the production of esters which are used for perfumes, lubricants, greases, rubber, dyes, and plastics. This fatty acid has natural anti-microbial properties, making it useful as a sanitizer for industrial cleaners,... Read more »
