Decanoic acid(Cat No.:R069366), also known as capric acid, is a saturated medium-chain fatty acid with the chemical formula C10H20O2. Naturally found in coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and dairy fat, it appears as a colorless to white crystalline solid or oily liquid with a mild odor. Decanoic acid is used in the manufacture of esters for artificial flavors, perfumes, lubricants, and as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations. It exhibits antimicrobial properties and is studied for therapeutic potential in metabolic disorders and epilepsy, particularly within ketogenic dietary interventions.