Medium chain triglycerides are made up of medium chain fatty acids with carbon chains. They are prepared by treating coconut and palm oils in a laboratory. Medium chain triglycerides are drab or slightly yellowish, oily liquid, and insoluble in water. They are miscible with methylene chloride, alcohol, petroleum product, and fatty oil.

Medium chain triglycerides are widely used as substitutes for normal fat in diet by sportsmen. Medium chain triglycerides are readily available in ... Read more