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 »
Caprylic Acid, also known as octanoic acid, is a common eight carbon saturated fatty acid. Caprylic acid is used in various industries. It is used in the production of esters for perfumes and in dyes, and can also be used in the production of various amides and plasticizers. Caprylic acid is an additive in the... Read more »