Table 1 Overview of medium-chain fatty acids and monoglycerides
|  | Compound name | Chemical structure | Molecular weight, Da | Melting point, °C | Visual appearance | Smell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fatty Acids | Caproic acid (C6H12O2) |
| 116.2 | − 3.4 | Oily colorless liquid | Strong |
Caprylic acid (C8H16O2) |
| 144.2 | 16.5 | Oily colorless liquid | Moderate | |
Capric acid (C10H20O2) |
| 172.3 | 31.6 | White crystalline powder | Mild | |
Lauric acid (C12H24O2) |
| 200.3 | 43.8 | White powder | Minor | |
Monoglycerides | Glycerol monocaproate / Monocaproin (C9H18O4) |
| 190.2 | 19.4 | Colorless liquid | Minor |
Glycerol monocaprylate / Monocaprylin (C11H22O4) |
| 218.3 | 35.6 | White powder | Minor | |
Glycerol monocaprate / Monocaprin (C13H26O4) |
| 246.3 | 51.4 | White powder | Minor | |
Glycerol monolaurate / Monolaurin (C15H30O4) |
| 274.4 | 62.5 | White granular powder | Minor |
