[{"from": "human", "value": "Could you provide a description of this molecule? [C][C][C][C][C][C][C][C][C][C][C][C][=Branch1][C][=O][O]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is the main fatty acid in coconut oil and in palm kernel oil, and is believed to have antimicrobial properties. It is a white, powdery solid with a faint odor of bay oil. Lauric acid, although slightly irritating to mucous membranes, has a very low toxicity and so is used in many soaps and shampoos."}]