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The Structural formula for the activated form of caprylic acid is CH3(CH2)6CO2H

Explanation:

  • The Structural formula for the activated form of caprylic acid is CH3(CH2)6CO2H.
  • Caprylic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid .
  • It is mainly found in palm oil, coconut oil and obtained in the milk of certain mammals.
  • Caprylic acid is taken for medical treatments like lung-related disorder, acne, obesity, bacterial skin infection,  and it is taken as a dietary supplement.
  • It is also used in the production of dyes, perfumes, and sanitizers.
  • They are also known as octanoic acid.They are also used in the making of esters

The condensed structural formula of caprylic acid is:

                               CH₃ - (CH₂)₄ - CH₂ - CH₂ - COOH

Caprylic acid is also known as octanoic acid.

It is a colorless oily liquid that is minimally soluble in water with a slightly unpleasant rancid-like smell and taste. Caprylic acid is used commercially in the production of esters used in perfumery and also in the manufacture of dyes.

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