Lauric acid
chemical compound / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lauric acid is a type of saturated fatty acid. Its chain is 12 carbon atoms long.[1] As such, it is also a medium-chain fatty acid.[2] It is commonly found in coconut and palm products like coconut oil.[3]
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