Caproic Acid (C6)
IUPAC Name: Hexanoic Acid
Caproic Acid is a Natural, Short Chain Fatty Acid available from Vegetable Sources. Due to it’s chemical properties, it can be used as an antimicrobial agent, lubricant and fragrance additive.

Caprylic Acid (C8)
IUPAC Name: Octanoic Acid
Caprylic Acid is a Saturated Fatty Acid which has uses in the Flavours/Fragrances, Food/Beverage and Industrial Sectors. Due to its significant odour and antimicrobial properties it is seen as an incredibly versatile product.

Capric Acid (C10)

IUPAC Name: Decanoic Acid

Capric Acid, is a saturated Fatty Acid with applications in the F&F, Personal Care and Cosmetic Industries.

Lauric Acid (C12)
IUPAC Name: Dodecanoic Acid
Lauric Acid is a saturated Medium-Chain Fatty Acid which has uses predominantly in the Soap/Cosmetics Industry. It is a naturally occurring Acid which is readily available in Palm Kernel/Coconut Oil.

Myristic Acid (C14)
IUPAC Name: Tetradecanoic Acid
Myristic Acid is found in a wide range of products; it can be used as a surfactant in personal care products, in detergent as well as an intermediate for other products such as Alcohols/Esters.

Palmitic Acid (C16)
IUPAC Name: Hexadecanoic Acid
Commonly used in blends with Stearic Acid as Surfactants, Palmitic Acid is an incredibly versatile Oleochemical which has various applications including the production of Soap, Cosmetics and as a mould release agent.

Stearic Acid (C18)
IUPAC Name: Octadecanoic Acid
Stearic Acid is a saturated Fatty Acid.
It is commonly found in animal and vegetable fats and oils. Stearic acid is a solid at room temperature and has a waxy texture. It is a very versatile substance with applications in the Food, Personal Care, Home Care and Industrial Sectors. MKR supplies a wide range of Stearic Acids, available from a variety of different feedstocks/purities.

Oleic Acid (C18:1)
IUPAC Name: (9Z)-Octadec-9-enoic acid
Oleic Acid is a naturally occurring, unsaturated Fatty Acid. A liquid at room temperature, this grade
has applications in the Industrial, Food/Beverage and Pharmaceutical Industries. It also has downstream uses in the production of esters.

Caprylic/Capric Acid (C8-10)
IUPAC Name: Octanoic Acid/Decanoic Acid blend
Caprylic/Capric Acid Blend (C8: 60% C10: 40%) is useful in many Industrial Applications and is also as an intermediate for MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides).

Distilled Coconut Fatty Acid
DCFA, which is solid at room temperature, is primarily used in the production of detergents and personal care products. It’s high Lauric (C12) content results in excellent lathering properties, thus making it an ideal ingredient for Soap Bases.